Branxton Public School
Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best
About the school
Branxton Public School is a rural school situated 22 kilometres from Maitland in the Hunter Valley, providing a variety of educational and social experiences in a safe and caring environment. The school community is characterised by strong parental and community involvement, which enhances the school’s activities and atmosphere. The Parents and Citizens Association plays an active role in decision-making and fundraising initiatives that benefit all students.
The school offers a wide range of sporting and cultural activities, including participation in events like Starstruck and Dance Festival, which are driven by teachers and enthusiastically supported by parents. Branxton Public School also embraces technology in teaching, equipping classrooms with interactive whiteboards and networked computers to enhance learning outcomes.
Staff at the school are dedicated to ensuring that each child achieves success in their daily school life. The school’s values are emphasised to students, providing a clear guide for expected effort and attitude towards learning. By fostering a supportive environment, Branxton Public School aims to cultivate pride and honour amongst its students, creating a cohesive school culture that values respect, responsibility, and personal best.
Located at 12 King Street, Branxton, the school is accessible and convenient for families. It aims to prepare students not just academically, but also as well-rounded individuals ready to contribute to their communities.
Mission
We focus on wellbeing every day, so your child feels confident, happy and connected. We are a school that proudly serves our Branxton community. We offer a high-quality, Comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Branxton Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Greta Public School 4.1 km
- B Kirkton Public School 7.9 km
- C Lochinvar Public School 10.5 km
- D Nulkaba Public School 16.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 540 (252 girls, 288 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 540
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 949 (percentile 24)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 48% / 34% / 13% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 116
- Indigenous students
- 17%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 28.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 83 |
| Year 1 | 77 |
| Year 2 | 84 |
| Year 3 | 85 |
| Year 4 | 78 |
| Year 5 | 71 |
| Year 6 | 62 |
| Total | 540 |
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 | 540 | 252 | 288 | - | 949 | 28.8 |
| 2024 | 467 | 228 | 239 | 89.4 | 960 | 24.5 |
| 2023 | 429 | 187 | 242 | 90.6 | 965 | 23.1 |
| 2022 | 398 | 183 | 215 | 88.1 | 964 | 21.3 |
| 2021 | 372 | 186 | 186 | 90.9 | 957 | 20.2 |
| 2020 | 375 | 178 | 197 | - | 953 | 20.2 |
| 2019 | 377 | 179 | 198 | 92.6 | 954 | 20.2 |
| 2018 | 399 | 185 | 214 | 92.4 | 951 | 21.3 |
| 2017 | 373 | 173 | 200 | 93.7 | 945 | 19.9 |
| 2016 | 355 | 172 | 183 | 93 | 944 | 18.8 |
| 2015 | 359 | 174 | 185 | 92.8 | 959 | 19.7 |
| 2014 | 324 | 159 | 165 | 93.9 | 959 | 17.3 |
| 2013 | 305 | 145 | 160 | 93.1 | 966 | 17.3 |
| 2012 | 311 | 159 | 152 | 92.8 | 971 | 17.1 |
| 2011 | 315 | 158 | 157 | 93.4 | 970 | 17.1 |
| 2010 | 332 | 157 | 175 | - | 975 | 17.1 |
| 2009 | 336 | 155 | 181 | - | 977 | 17.1 |
| 2008 | 340 | 150 | 190 | - | 977 | 18.2 |
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.