About the school
Lochinvar Public School is a unique, small school located in the lower Hunter Valley that fosters a supportive and nurturing environment focused on student success and family involvement. Emphasising core values of respect, responsibility, co-operation, and tolerance, the school builds strong relationships among students, staff, and parents, aligning closely with the local community's values.
Academic Excellence
The school aims to provide a high-quality learning environment with high expectations for student achievement and behaviour. Strong results in national literacy and numeracy tests demonstrate the school's academic success. Lochinvar Public School offers individual and small group instruction for students requiring additional support in these areas, enabling all students to reach their maximum potential.
Extracurricular Activities
Students enjoy a spacious and landscaped playground, equipped with climbing equipment and shaded areas for relaxation. A variety of sporting equipment is available, promoting positive interactions among students of mixed ages. The school encourages participation in annual athletics, swimming, and cross-country events, while also offering opportunities for dance, gymnastics, soccer, and touch football coaching, all aimed at promoting fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
Technology and Community Engagement
Innovative technology is integrated into classrooms, helping students build the necessary skills for the modern world. Access to quality online programs in literacy and numeracy is provided, allowing for continued learning at home. The school maintains vibrant links with parents and local schools, fostering a collaborative learning environment through combined professional development and initiatives for transitioning to high school. The active parent group supports various fundraising efforts that enhance school facilities and resources.
Mission
At Lochinvar Public School we engage, unite and thrive! Empowering every student through enriching opportunities and high expectations.
Location & Catchment Area
- Lochinvar Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Greta Public School 6.5 km
- B Rutherford Public School 7.2 km
- C Rutherford Technology High School 7.5 km
- D Telarah Public School 8.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 194 (103 girls, 91 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 194
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 965 (percentile 31)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 42% / 31% / 18% / 9%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 110
- Indigenous students
- 19%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 43 |
| Year 1 | 21 |
| Year 2 | 38 |
| Year 3 | 26 |
| Year 4 | 25 |
| Year 5 | 18 |
| Year 6 | 23 |
| Total | 194 |
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 | 194 | 103 | 91 | - | 965 | 13.4 |
| 2024 | 168 | 88 | 80 | 88.8 | 958 | 11.2 |
| 2023 | 160 | 86 | 74 | 90.6 | 952 | 11.2 |
| 2022 | 161 | 78 | 83 | 86.5 | 945 | 9.8 |
| 2021 | 164 | 82 | 82 | 90.8 | 956 | 9.8 |
| 2020 | 163 | 86 | 77 | - | 943 | 9.8 |
| 2019 | 168 | 91 | 77 | 92.8 | 952 | 9.8 |
| 2018 | 167 | 87 | 80 | 93.1 | 948 | 9.8 |
| 2017 | 168 | 85 | 83 | 92.3 | 960 | 9.2 |
| 2016 | 156 | 79 | 77 | 92.9 | 955 | 9.1 |
| 2015 | 125 | 63 | 62 | 94.5 | 977 | 5.7 |
| 2014 | 97 | 48 | 49 | 93.4 | 981 | 4.7 |
| 2013 | 84 | 40 | 44 | 93.1 | 988 | 4.7 |
| 2012 | 97 | 47 | 50 | 93.2 | 953 | 4.7 |
| 2011 | 86 | 45 | 41 | 94.7 | 954 | 4.7 |
| 2010 | 82 | 43 | 39 | - | 955 | 4.7 |
| 2009 | 81 | 46 | 35 | - | 951 | 4.7 |
| 2008 | 65 | 38 | 27 | - | 951 | 3.7 |
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.