Hinton Public School

Hinton Public School is a rural educational institution located at the junction of the Hunter and Paterson Rivers, serving the communities of Hinton and Wallalong on the traditional land of the Worimi Nation. In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 81 students, with a marginally higher number of boys than girls and five students identifying as Aboriginal. The school employs four permanent teachers, including a teaching Principal, complemented by various part-time and specialist support staff, all of whom meet the professional teaching requirements for NSW Public Schools.

The Family Occupation and Educational Index (FOEI) for Hinton Public School is currently at 86, indicating strong community support and high parental participation both in and out of the classroom. Students engage in an active school parliament where they have a voice in decision-making and event organisation. The school offers a diverse range of academic, cultural, leadership, environmental, and sporting programs, fostering a peaceful and caring learning atmosphere where children are viewed as part of an extended family.

Hinton Public School prioritises preparing students for life's challenges by ensuring their full engagement in the curriculum. Students develop lifelong skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and empowerment, equipping them to become productive citizens in an ever-changing world. The school encourages innovation, resilience, and independent learning while promoting empathy and compassion among community members. Hinton Public School aims for its students to become successful learners, confident individuals, and active citizens while being part of the Maitland Learning Communities.

At Hinton Public School, every student will be known, valued and cared for. In our school, students will develop foundational skills in literacy and numeracy, strong content knowledge and the ability to learn, adapt and be responsible citizens. In our school, teachers will demonstrate personal responsibility for improving their teaching and learning practice in order to improve student outcomes. In our school, school leaders will enable a self-sustaining and self-improving community that will continue to support the highest levels of learning as a lasting legacy of their contributions. We value the contribution everyone makes through our school motto Every Little One Counts.