About the school
Irrawang Public School, located in Raymond Terrace, is classified as a P3 school, with an expected enrolment of 353 students in 2024, 34% of whom are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. The school is managed by a non-teaching Principal and supported by four Assistant Principals and Curriculum and Instruction leaders. It is committed to maximising success for all students through strategies such as Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), Personalised Learning Plans, and Individual Education Plans.
Learning Environment
The school features a well-resourced preschool rated as 'exceeding' in its last assessment. There is also a Special Education Unit comprising three classes (IO/IM/ED) and a Schools as Community Centres program, known as Thou Walla, that provides holistic support to students and their families. The school fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment, emphasising academic excellence, athletic achievement, and creative expression.
Student Support
Irrawang Public School is dedicated to supporting every child’s learning journey, including those with potential needs or gifted education. The commitment to Aboriginal student support is also a fundamental focus. Additional academic and extracurricular programs are available, ensuring students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a supportive community setting. The school values collaboration between staff, students, and families to enhance educational and wellbeing outcomes, celebrating diversity and inclusivity within its community.
Mission
At Irrawang Public School, we proudly serve the Raymond Terrace community, offering high-quality, co-educational learning from Preschool to Year 6. We support every student to learn, grow, and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Irrawang Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Irrawang High School 996 m
- B Grahamstown Public School 1.7 km
- C Raymond Terrace Public School 1.8 km
- D Hunter River High School 3.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 304 (144 girls, 160 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 304
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 863 (percentile 6)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 70% / 21% / 6% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 162
- Indigenous students
- 37%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 24
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 47 |
| Year 1 | 43 |
| Year 2 | 34 |
| Year 3 | 54 |
| Year 4 | 41 |
| Year 5 | 45 |
| Year 6 | 40 |
| Total | 304 |
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 | 304 | 144 | 160 | - | 863 | 24 |
| 2024 | 315 | 154 | 161 | 85 | 866 | 24 |
| 2023 | 339 | 171 | 168 | 85.5 | 859 | 24.2 |
| 2022 | 342 | 163 | 179 | 82.1 | 860 | 25.6 |
| 2021 | 347 | 159 | 188 | 85.8 | 863 | 24.6 |
| 2020 | 350 | 160 | 190 | - | 863 | 24.6 |
| 2019 | 346 | 161 | 185 | 89 | 863 | 24.6 |
| 2018 | 333 | 155 | 178 | 88.5 | 839 | 23.4 |
| 2017 | 326 | 150 | 176 | 89.9 | 832 | 23.2 |
| 2016 | 292 | 134 | 158 | 90.1 | 836 | 20.7 |
| 2015 | 280 | 128 | 152 | 92.3 | 849 | 20.7 |
| 2014 | 282 | 122 | 160 | 90.5 | 829 | 20.6 |
| 2013 | 279 | 126 | 153 | 90.7 | 844 | 20.5 |
| 2012 | 278 | 135 | 143 | 90.1 | 874 | 21.1 |
| 2011 | 254 | 125 | 129 | 88.9 | 869 | 20 |
| 2010 | 259 | 128 | 131 | - | 868 | 19 |
| 2009 | 253 | 125 | 128 | - | 857 | 17.9 |
| 2008 | 256 | 120 | 136 | - | 857 | 18.9 |
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.