About the school
Pelaw Main Public School is a welcoming educational environment located south of Kurri Kurri, dedicated to catering to the needs of the local community. With an enrolment of approximately 226 students, about 8% of whom identify as Aboriginal, the school offers a comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 6 across nine classes supported by a teaching staff of twenty. The school’s Family Occupational and Education Index has been rated at 143, allowing it to receive significant funding through the Resource Allocation Model for socioeconomic background and Aboriginal equity, among other factors. The school prides itself on a range of tailored strategies designed to maximise success for all students, with a strong focus on Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) principles. Several specialist teachers and School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) are in place to support diverse learning needs, while the school also implements the Explicit Instruction model to enhance literacy and numeracy outcomes from the early years. As a proud member of the Kurri Kurri Learning Community, Pelaw Main Public School fosters a culture of collaboration and community involvement. It encourages families to participate actively in their child’s education, offering orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition for students. The school facilities include modern demountable classrooms equipped with the latest technology, creating a conducive learning environment. Pelaw Main Public School aims to shape future-focused learners through high-quality education and comprehensive support services, preparing students to thrive academically and socially.
Mission
We help every student to be safe, respectful, active learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- Pelaw Main Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kurri Kurri Public School 1.4 km
- B Stanford Merthyr Infants School 1.4 km
- C Kurri Kurri High School 2.4 km
- D Weston Public School 3.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 115 (66 girls, 49 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 115
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 901 (percentile 11)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 61% / 28% / 9% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 133
- Indigenous students
- 28%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 17 |
| Year 1 | 14 |
| Year 2 | 11 |
| Year 3 | 16 |
| Year 4 | 19 |
| Year 5 | 21 |
| Year 6 | 17 |
| Total | 115 |
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 | 115 | 66 | 49 | - | 901 | 9.1 |
| 2024 | 117 | 65 | 52 | 88.9 | 913 | 12.6 |
| 2023 | 137 | 74 | 63 | 87.7 | 914 | 12.6 |
| 2022 | 151 | 85 | 66 | 85.1 | 924 | 12.8 |
| 2021 | 165 | 83 | 82 | 89.1 | 935 | 11.6 |
| 2020 | 193 | 88 | 105 | - | 936 | 12.7 |
| 2019 | 195 | 98 | 97 | 92.3 | 939 | 12.7 |
| 2018 | 225 | 117 | 108 | 90.8 | 933 | 14.1 |
| 2017 | 249 | 119 | 130 | 91.6 | 930 | 14.8 |
| 2016 | 247 | 115 | 132 | 92.4 | 924 | 13.7 |
| 2015 | 227 | 102 | 125 | 92.1 | 916 | 12.6 |
| 2014 | 232 | 106 | 126 | 91.9 | 904 | 12.7 |
| 2013 | 219 | 99 | 120 | 92.4 | 891 | 12.7 |
| 2012 | 200 | 96 | 104 | 92.6 | 901 | 10.7 |
| 2011 | 203 | 90 | 113 | 92.8 | 905 | 10.6 |
| 2010 | 193 | 95 | 98 | - | 911 | 10.6 |
| 2009 | 167 | 83 | 84 | - | 933 | 9.6 |
| 2008 | 164 | 85 | 79 | - | 933 | 9.6 |
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.