Denman Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Denman Public School is a family-oriented community school located west of Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley. The staff is dedicated to providing a caring learning environment and a challenging curriculum, ensuring that students receive the highest quality educational programs available. The school encourages students to become independent learners and responsible citizens, promoting high moral standards and values through positive welfare practices.
Opportunities and Activities
Denman Public School offers a broad range of opportunities for students, including dance, music, sports, and participation in external competitions. The school boasts excellent facilities, including modern classroom environments designed to enhance learning. Recently completed projects such as the Cooler Classrooms initiative improve the physical environment for students, supporting their health and wellbeing.
Commitment to Community
The school values strong partnerships with families and the community, focusing on collaboration to support every student's progress. The teachers, along with wellbeing support teams, work closely with families to provide personalised assistance, ensuring that every child feels supported and included. In doing so, the school fosters a nurturing atmosphere that empowers every student to grow into informed, independent, and compassionate individuals.
Mission
At Denman Public School, students become informed, creative, independent, and skilled learners who keep trying and work well with others in meaningful ways.
Location & Catchment Area
- Denman Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Martindale Public School 8.3 km
- B Sandy Hollow Public School 12.3 km
- C Muswellbrook South Public School 23.0 km
- D Muswellbrook High School 23.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 147 (80 girls, 67 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 147
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 949 (percentile 24)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 48% / 35% / 14% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 104
- Indigenous students
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 15 |
| Year 1 | 25 |
| Year 2 | 24 |
| Year 3 | 21 |
| Year 4 | 24 |
| Year 5 | 22 |
| Year 6 | 16 |
| Total | 147 |
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 | 147 | 80 | 67 | - | 949 | 9.9 |
| 2024 | 151 | 78 | 73 | 87.4 | 954 | 9.9 |
| 2023 | 150 | 78 | 72 | 88.7 | 946 | 11 |
| 2022 | 162 | 70 | 92 | 87.4 | 938 | 10.8 |
| 2021 | 163 | 71 | 92 | 90.3 | 938 | 9.9 |
| 2020 | 154 | 79 | 75 | - | 923 | 9.9 |
| 2019 | 159 | 79 | 80 | 92.5 | 902 | 9.9 |
| 2018 | 157 | 66 | 91 | 92.9 | 909 | 9.9 |
| 2017 | 167 | 62 | 105 | 93.5 | 924 | 9.9 |
| 2016 | 178 | 73 | 105 | 94.5 | 930 | 9.9 |
| 2015 | 183 | 85 | 98 | 94.8 | 934 | 9.8 |
| 2014 | 170 | 77 | 93 | 95.7 | 969 | 9.8 |
| 2013 | 185 | 84 | 101 | 94.5 | 984 | 11 |
| 2012 | 203 | 93 | 110 | 94.2 | 973 | 12.3 |
| 2011 | 209 | 94 | 115 | 95 | 969 | 12.1 |
| 2010 | 200 | 103 | 97 | - | 970 | 10.9 |
| 2009 | 201 | 94 | 107 | - | 963 | 10.8 |
| 2008 | 204 | 101 | 103 | - | 963 | 12.3 |
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.