About the school
Ellalong Public School is located in the Lower Hunter Valley at the foot of the Watagan Mountains, approximately 8 kilometres south of Cessnock. The school caters to a student population of around 120 and is deeply committed to providing a solid foundation in student learning. It promotes leadership in quality education characterised by best practices across all key learning areas.
School Culture
The school's culture emphasises high expectations for student learning and regularly acknowledges and celebrates achievements. Communication between home and the classroom is a priority, fostering a positive learning environment. Open and collaborative relationships with parents and longstanding community partnerships are distinctive features of Ellalong Public School.
Opportunities and Support
Ellalong Public School offers various opportunities in creative arts, performance arts, and sporting activities while recognising and developing individual talents. The school is dedicated to nurturing safe, respectful learners through the Positive Behaviour for Learning system, underpinned by a belief in positive reinforcement to maximise learning outcomes. Furthermore, it has established a strong track record within the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools, emphasising the values of teamwork and collaboration within the educational journey. The school is also making advancements with the introduction of a public preschool, furthering its commitment to providing quality education and access to early learning opportunities for the community.
Ellalong Public School remains dedicated to fostering an inclusive educational environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.
Mission
We provide a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment that offers our students a range of outstanding opportunities.
Location & Catchment Area
- Ellalong Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Paxton Public School 3.0 km
- B Congewai Public School 6.0 km
- C Bellbird Public School 6.2 km
- D Millfield Public School 6.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 114 (49 girls, 65 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 114
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 903 (percentile 11)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 58% / 29% / 10% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 136
- Indigenous students
- 28%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 18 |
| Year 1 | 17 |
| Year 2 | 17 |
| Year 3 | 19 |
| Year 4 | 18 |
| Year 5 | 12 |
| Year 6 | 13 |
| Total | 114 |
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 | 114 | 49 | 65 | - | 903 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 115 | 55 | 60 | 89.3 | 913 | 8.2 |
| 2023 | 109 | 50 | 59 | 91.4 | 918 | 8.2 |
| 2022 | 108 | 47 | 61 | 88.3 | 932 | 8.4 |
| 2021 | 118 | 51 | 67 | 93.6 | 928 | 7.4 |
| 2020 | 125 | 58 | 67 | - | 918 | 7.4 |
| 2019 | 123 | 59 | 64 | 92.1 | 928 | 7.4 |
| 2018 | 127 | 69 | 58 | 93 | 941 | 8.6 |
| 2017 | 132 | 73 | 59 | 92.5 | 936 | 7.2 |
| 2016 | 118 | 64 | 54 | 92.1 | 919 | 6.1 |
| 2015 | 116 | 55 | 61 | 91.9 | 940 | 6 |
| 2014 | 104 | 48 | 56 | 93.5 | 924 | 5.9 |
| 2013 | 107 | 51 | 56 | 94.4 | 955 | 5.9 |
| 2012 | 104 | 49 | 55 | 92.7 | 979 | 5.8 |
| 2011 | 114 | 63 | 51 | 94.3 | 977 | 5.8 |
| 2010 | 118 | 64 | 54 | - | 977 | 5.8 |
| 2009 | 108 | 62 | 46 | - | 985 | 5.8 |
| 2008 | 108 | 62 | 46 | - | 985 | 5.8 |
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.