About the school
Clarence Town Public School is an educational facility that combines heritage-listed buildings with modern amenities, offering a large playground space and a nurturing environment for students. With a proud history, the school adapts to meet the evolving needs of its students, who come from the local town and nearby rural areas. The dedicated and skilled staff foster a friendly learning atmosphere that accommodates individual student needs, emphasising high-quality education with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and overall wellbeing.
The school encourages a strong community spirit, forming solid relationships between parents, students, staff, and the broader community, which play a crucial role in the school's success. Students are provided with opportunities to develop confidence and creativity, and to maintain a positive attitude towards learning, striving for excellence across various domains, including sports, academics, and the performing arts.
Core to the school's philosophy are its 'Positive Behaviours for Learning' initiatives, which underline the values of Learning, Respect, and Safety. As a member of the Dungog & District Community of Schools, Clarence Town Public School offers various collaborative initiatives to ensure maximum opportunities for all students. Overall, the school aims to empower its students to be responsible, respectful, and environmentally conscious citizens.
Mission
We provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that develops respect, understanding and responsibility. We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Clarence Town Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Glen William Public School 7.3 km
- B Seaham Public School 9.3 km
- C Martins Creek Public School 14.6 km
- D Paterson Public School 15.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 158 (79 girls, 79 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 158
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 980 (percentile 38)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 37% / 35% / 21% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 110
- Indigenous students
- 10%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 22 |
| Year 1 | 30 |
| Year 2 | 22 |
| Year 3 | 27 |
| Year 4 | 18 |
| Year 5 | 15 |
| Year 6 | 24 |
| Total | 158 |
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 | 158 | 79 | 79 | - | 980 | 12 |
| 2024 | 150 | 78 | 72 | 89.4 | 965 | 10.9 |
| 2023 | 130 | 68 | 62 | 90.3 | 964 | 9.7 |
| 2022 | 136 | 64 | 72 | 87.3 | 962 | 10.7 |
| 2021 | 135 | 64 | 71 | 90.8 | 934 | 9.7 |
| 2020 | 128 | 57 | 71 | - | 927 | 9.5 |
| 2019 | 140 | 69 | 71 | 91.4 | 915 | 9.7 |
| 2018 | 124 | 55 | 69 | 93.3 | 929 | 8.3 |
| 2017 | 136 | 60 | 76 | 93.2 | 929 | 9.4 |
| 2016 | 126 | 57 | 69 | 93.7 | 943 | 8.2 |
| 2015 | 128 | 65 | 63 | 93.7 | 932 | 6 |
| 2014 | 131 | 68 | 63 | 94.2 | 948 | 7.5 |
| 2013 | 143 | 71 | 72 | 94 | 931 | 7.5 |
| 2012 | 155 | 70 | 85 | 93.8 | 956 | 8.4 |
| 2011 | 158 | 76 | 82 | 93.5 | 967 | 8.4 |
| 2010 | 152 | 71 | 81 | - | 964 | 8.4 |
| 2009 | 177 | 84 | 93 | - | 997 | 9.4 |
| 2008 | 179 | 85 | 94 | - | 997 | 9.4 |
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.