About the school
Wisemans Ferry Public School, founded in 1865, is situated on the banks of the Hawkesbury River in an area of historical, scenic and environmental significance. The school caters to students from the rural communities of Wisemans Ferry, Webbs Creek, Spencer, Gunderman, Upper Macdonald, and St Albans, with many students travelling considerable distances by bus. Wisemans Ferry Public School prides itself on a strong sense of community, supported by an active parent body and an established relationship with the wider local community. The school culture emphasizes a commitment to personal achievement, accountability, and responsibility, ensuring that staff and students encourage and support each other in all areas of the curriculum and extracurricular activities.
Curriculum and Opportunities
The school boasts strengths in literacy and science and provides a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Opportunities for engaging in academic, sporting, and social activities are abundant, particularly through partnerships with the other twelve Hawkesbury Small Schools. This collaboration enhances the learning experience for students, allowing them to participate in various initiatives and activities that foster both academic and personal growth.
Commitment to Wellbeing
Wisemans Ferry Public School honors each student's unique path to success, providing a welcoming environment that promotes inclusion and respect for diversity. The school prioritises the wellbeing of its students, ensuring they feel safe and valued. Through tailored learning support and a focus on personal best, the school strives to nurture confident and capable learners in a delightful and friendly setting.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Wisemans Ferry Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Macdonald Valley Public School 7.3 km
- B Maroota Public School 7.8 km
- C Brewongle Environmental Education Centre 13.7 km
- D Ebenezer Public School 18.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 44 (19 girls, 25 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 44
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 946 (percentile 23)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 53% / 27% / 15% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 115
- Indigenous students
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 |
| Year 1 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 6 |
| Year 4 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 7 |
| Year 6 | 6 |
| Total | 44 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | 19 | 25 | - | 946 | 2.7 |
| 2024 | 42 | 15 | 27 | 89.2 | 925 | 2.7 |
| 2023 | 43 | 21 | 22 | 88.1 | 923 | 2.7 |
| 2022 | 44 | 24 | 20 | 82.5 | 912 | 2.8 |
| 2021 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 88.6 | 919 | 2.6 |
| 2020 | 41 | 21 | 20 | - | 911 | 2.6 |
| 2019 | 37 | 21 | 16 | 93 | 909 | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 29 | 18 | 11 | 93.6 | 925 | 2.6 |
| 2017 | 36 | 21 | 15 | 93 | 935 | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 48 | 30 | 18 | 93.7 | 955 | 2.6 |
| 2015 | 55 | 29 | 26 | 91.6 | 985 | 3.7 |
| 2014 | 46 | 22 | 24 | 95.5 | 1003 | 2.4 |
| 2013 | 44 | 21 | 23 | 92.7 | 1025 | 3.6 |
| 2012 | 56 | 27 | 29 | 92.4 | 997 | 3.5 |
| 2011 | 67 | 30 | 37 | 93.6 | 1000 | 3.5 |
| 2010 | 61 | 32 | 29 | - | 1001 | 3.5 |
| 2009 | 51 | 28 | 23 | - | 1050 | 3.5 |
| 2008 | 55 | 33 | 22 | - | 1050 | 3.5 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.