Kurri Kurri Public School
A great school where everyone is proud to belong.
About the school
Kurri Kurri Public School is a large regional school that serves a diverse community, having qualified for Low SES National Partnerships funding in 2011. The school boasts a long and proud history of delivering outstanding education from Kindergarten to Year 6 and enjoys strong community support, with numerous volunteers aiding in school programs.
Innovative Programs
The school has established a notable Career Education program, which received a Director General's Award. This program engages students in learning about the world of work through various activities, including Career Fun days and visits to TAFE and universities. Kurri Kurri Public School is dedicated to fostering responsible citizens and lifelong learners within a caring learning environment.
Extracurricular Activities
Students are encouraged to participate in a broad range of highly regarded sporting, cultural, and academic programs. The Active After School Sport program operates thrice weekly, and students engage in performance activities such as the Hunter Dance Festival and public speaking competitions. The school staff consists of highly qualified teachers, including specialists who cater to students with disabilities in support classes.
Supportive Learning Environment
All classrooms are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards to enhance the learning experience, and students benefit from various targeted programs like Reading Recovery and Gifted and Talented programs. Kurri Kurri Public School prioritises creating a safe and comfortable environment for its students, featuring well-organised playgrounds and lunchtime activities that promote engagement and activity among all students.
The core values of the school reflect Respect, Responsibility, Care, Fairness, Doing Your Best, and Honesty, highlighting its commitment to nurturing a supportive and inclusive school culture.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. We are a school that proudly serves our Kurri Kurri community. We offer a high-quality, comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Kurri Kurri Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Pelaw Main Public School 1.4 km
- B Kurri Kurri High School 1.4 km
- C Stanford Merthyr Infants School 1.6 km
- D Weston Public School 2.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 574 (282 girls, 292 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 574
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 891 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 66% / 25% / 8% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 146
- Indigenous students
- 27%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 3%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 38.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 70 |
| Year 1 | 87 |
| Year 2 | 86 |
| Year 3 | 78 |
| Year 4 | 79 |
| Year 5 | 90 |
| Year 6 | 84 |
| Total | 574 |
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 | 574 | 282 | 292 | - | 891 | 38.6 |
| 2024 | 624 | 319 | 305 | 85.9 | 896 | 40.9 |
| 2023 | 608 | 320 | 288 | 88 | 898 | 38.4 |
| 2022 | 561 | 293 | 268 | 83.7 | 896 | 36.4 |
| 2021 | 556 | 290 | 266 | 89.4 | 892 | 35.7 |
| 2020 | 580 | 296 | 284 | - | 895 | 38.2 |
| 2019 | 633 | 317 | 316 | 89.7 | 893 | 39.4 |
| 2018 | 668 | 324 | 344 | 90.7 | 880 | 40.4 |
| 2017 | 656 | 312 | 344 | 91.6 | 895 | 38.2 |
| 2016 | 654 | 295 | 359 | 91.5 | 896 | 38.8 |
| 2015 | 663 | 311 | 352 | 93.4 | 905 | 38.8 |
| 2014 | 660 | 312 | 348 | 92.2 | 905 | 38.9 |
| 2013 | 634 | 286 | 348 | 92.3 | 903 | 37.8 |
| 2012 | 613 | 292 | 321 | 93.6 | 918 | 36.6 |
| 2011 | 607 | 291 | 316 | 93.8 | 917 | 36.4 |
| 2010 | 636 | 299 | 337 | - | 918 | 37.6 |
| 2009 | 659 | 319 | 340 | - | 952 | 39.9 |
| 2008 | 688 | 319 | 369 | - | 952 | 38.5 |
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.