About the school
Cassilis Public School is a small K-6 rural school located on the western edge of the upper Hunter Valley, where it fosters a family atmosphere for children from diverse backgrounds. The school emphasises assisting each student to reach their full potential, with a strong focus on welfare, care, and providing opportunities to overcome geographic isolation. Although the school community often sees changes in its population due to families moving in and out of the district, new students quickly integrate as valued members of the school. Class members are encouraged to stay connected with former students to maintain friendships, further enriching the community spirit.
Educational Approach
Cassilis Public School experiences a 150-year legacy of high-quality education, providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to thrive. The dedicated staff implement up-to-date teaching methods and collaborate with families to create tailored learning plans suited to each child’s needs. The school thereby prepares students for resilience, independence, and a strong sense of citizenship in their learning journey.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Students at Cassilis Public School have access to varied subjects and opportunities, including STEM, creative arts, and sport. With a focus on creating a well-rounded education, the school promotes curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
The school's motto, "Small School. Big Difference," encapsulates its commitment to fostering a positive learning environment where every student is known, valued, and encouraged to shine.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day.
We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cassilis Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Coolah Central School 31.5 km
- B Merriwa Central School 38.6 km
- C Blackville Public School 47.3 km
- D Dunedoo Central School 55.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 11 (2 girls, 9 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 959 (percentile 29)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 47% / 24% / 19% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 54
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 1 | 2 |
| Year 2 | 4 |
| Year 4 | 1 |
| Year 5 | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
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 | 11 | 2 | 9 | - | 959 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 84.7 | 975 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 81 | 983 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 79.2 | 869 | 1.5 |
| 2021 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 90.2 | 893 | 1.3 |
| 2020 | 9 | 2 | 7 | - | 852 | 1.3 |
| 2019 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 97.6 | 856 | 1.3 |
| 2018 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 91.4 | 909 | 1.3 |
| 2017 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 93.7 | 915 | 1.4 |
| 2016 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 89.2 | 940 | 1.4 |
| 2015 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 91.1 | 911 | 1.4 |
| 2014 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 89.7 | 884 | 1.7 |
| 2013 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 92.6 | 908 | 1.4 |
| 2012 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 94.7 | 981 | 1.6 |
| 2011 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 94.1 | 880 | 1.7 |
| 2010 | 18 | 9 | 9 | - | 880 | 1.2 |
| 2009 | 14 | 5 | 9 | - | 943 | 1.2 |
| 2008 | 16 | 5 | 11 | - | 943 | 1.3 |
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.