About the school
As a forward-thinking school, Kitchener Public School is "Aiming High" to prepare its students, teachers, and community for a rapidly changing 21st century. The school embeds critical thinking skills, essential learning fundamentals, strategic management processes, and a dynamic use of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) concepts: Safety, Respect, and Responsibility. Located six kilometres south of Cessnock, Kitchener Public School serves students from Kitchener, Abernethy, Quorrobolong, Cessnock South, and surrounding areas. The motto, 'One For All', promotes individual progression and attainment for the greater good of the local community.
Educational Focus
Kitchener Public School strives for excellence through robust academic, wellbeing, creativity, sporting, and environmental programs. The school maintains high expectations for student relationships and has a proactive approach to meet the needs of 21st-century learners. Community partnerships, such as Friends of Kitchener PS and local business groups, enrich the school's environment and enhance student learning experiences. As a proud member of the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools, Kitchener Public School is dedicated to fostering positive community engagement.
Commitment to Student Success
The school's mission emphasises that students will achieve success today and be well-prepared for tomorrow. With a strong emphasis on inclusion, Kitchener Public School welcomes all students, supporting them with tailored learning plans. By creating a safe and engaging environment, the school enables each student to grow, learn, and discover their potential.
Mission
At Kitchener Public School, we empower every student to believe in themselves and reach their full potential. Guided by our motto, “One for All,” we nurture a learning community built on belonging, growth, and high expectations.
Location & Catchment Area
- Kitchener Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kearsley Public School 3.3 km
- B Cessnock High School 3.9 km
- C Cessnock Public School 4.2 km
- D Cessnock West Public School 5.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 113 (51 girls, 62 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 113
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 930 (percentile 18)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 54% / 30% / 13% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 139
- Indigenous students
- 20%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 16 |
| Year 1 | 15 |
| Year 2 | 14 |
| Year 3 | 21 |
| Year 4 | 15 |
| Year 5 | 19 |
| Year 6 | 13 |
| Total | 113 |
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 | 113 | 51 | 62 | - | 930 | 9.8 |
| 2024 | 106 | 51 | 55 | 85.8 | 934 | 7.6 |
| 2023 | 114 | 52 | 62 | 87.7 | 930 | 7.6 |
| 2022 | 113 | 55 | 58 | 86.9 | 924 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 108 | 48 | 60 | 92 | 933 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 90 | 38 | 52 | - | 915 | 5.1 |
| 2019 | 80 | 38 | 42 | 91.9 | 927 | 5.1 |
| 2018 | 82 | 36 | 46 | 91.2 | 916 | 5.1 |
| 2017 | 73 | 33 | 40 | 92.8 | 911 | 5.1 |
| 2016 | 78 | 38 | 40 | 93.9 | 923 | 4 |
| 2015 | 82 | 45 | 37 | 93.2 | 942 | 5 |
| 2014 | 85 | 42 | 43 | 95.2 | 896 | 4.9 |
| 2013 | 81 | 35 | 46 | 95.1 | 922 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 76 | 27 | 49 | 92.8 | 905 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 74 | 36 | 38 | 92.9 | 909 | 4.7 |
| 2010 | 82 | 36 | 46 | - | 911 | 4.7 |
| 2009 | 81 | 28 | 53 | - | 952 | 4.6 |
| 2008 | 80 | 34 | 46 | - | 952 | 4.6 |
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.