Singleton Heights Public School
Respect, Responsibility, Excellence
About the school
Singleton Heights Public School is situated on the land of the Wonnarua people, drawing students from the Singleton Heights region in the beautiful Hunter Valley. With a current enrolment of approximately 570 students, about 80 of whom recognise their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage, the school has strong ties to the local mining and rural industries as well as community services. It provides a welcoming environment where students engage in high-quality education from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school promotes core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence, emphasising positive and respectful relationships among students, teachers, and the wider community.
The dedicated staff at Singleton Heights Public School foster explicit teaching and learning practices that are evident in every classroom. Collaborative practices support a positive learning atmosphere, making the school a nurturing space for personal growth. Innovative use of technology in well-resourced classrooms enhances the learning experience, while extracurricular programs in the creative arts and sports offer students diverse avenues for engagement.
The school grounds are spacious, promoting physical activity and an active lifestyle among students. Its strong P&C committee encourages community participation, ensuring that both new and existing families feel valued. Singleton Heights Public School is committed to providing tailored learning support to meet varied student needs, enabling every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, through a holistic approach to education and the fostering of a strong sense of belonging.
Mission
Our school vision reflects three themes: Positive Relationships, High Expectations, Authentic Learning. Students have positive and respectful relationships with each other, their teachers and the community. The whole school community demonstrates aspirational expectations of learning progress and achievement for all students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Singleton Heights Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Singleton Public School 1.7 km
- B King Street Public School 2.5 km
- C Singleton High School 2.6 km
- D Kirkton Public School 13.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 468 (232 girls, 236 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 468
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 920 (percentile 15)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 57% / 30% / 10% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 131
- Indigenous students
- 22%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 28.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 56 |
| Year 1 | 80 |
| Year 2 | 57 |
| Year 3 | 81 |
| Year 4 | 71 |
| Year 5 | 60 |
| Year 6 | 63 |
| Total | 468 |
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 | 468 | 232 | 236 | - | 920 | 28.7 |
| 2024 | 496 | 256 | 240 | 88.6 | 920 | 30.7 |
| 2023 | 498 | 248 | 250 | 90.2 | 924 | 30.7 |
| 2022 | 528 | 270 | 258 | 86.8 | 917 | 32.7 |
| 2021 | 516 | 273 | 243 | 90.9 | 925 | 30.6 |
| 2020 | 507 | 271 | 236 | - | 927 | 30.7 |
| 2019 | 548 | 276 | 272 | 91.7 | 923 | 31.8 |
| 2018 | 575 | 297 | 278 | 92.1 | 925 | 32.5 |
| 2017 | 571 | 299 | 272 | 93.4 | 933 | 29.8 |
| 2016 | 573 | 292 | 281 | 92.9 | 942 | 30.6 |
| 2015 | 597 | 291 | 306 | 93.4 | 953 | 31.8 |
| 2014 | 594 | 287 | 307 | 94 | 948 | 31.8 |
| 2013 | 589 | 287 | 302 | 93.7 | 954 | 31.8 |
| 2012 | 601 | 297 | 304 | 93.1 | 947 | 32.7 |
| 2011 | 610 | 298 | 312 | 93.1 | 943 | 31.6 |
| 2010 | 593 | 289 | 304 | - | 938 | 30.4 |
| 2009 | 592 | 277 | 315 | - | 966 | 30.4 |
| 2008 | 559 | 258 | 301 | - | 966 | 28.7 |
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.