About the school
Kirkton Public School is located in the picturesque rural area of Lower Belford, near Branxton in the Hunter Valley. The school prides itself on providing a supportive and nurturing environment, where every student is valued as an individual and encouraged to achieve their best results. Staff at Kirkton are dedicated to delivering a high-quality teaching environment and promoting equity among students. Families play a significant role in the school community, with many parents and grandparents having attended Kirkton themselves.
Academic and Extracurricular Excellence
Kirkton Public School offers a diverse range of academic, cultural, and sporting activities, leading to a history of strong achievements in all areas. Students have access to a variety of programs that enhance their learning experience and support their holistic growth. The school is also equipped with modern facilities, providing an optimal learning environment for all students.
Community and Support
The school is deeply involved in the Singleton Learning Community, collaborating with other small local schools to broaden the opportunities available to students. The motto, 'Achieve with Pride', encapsulates the school's commitment to fostering a sense of pride and achievement in its students. The supportive atmosphere is enriched by dedicated teaching staff and a robust learning and wellbeing support team, ensuring that each child receives the individual attention they deserve.
Kirkton Public School welcomes all students from diverse backgrounds, aiming to create a safe and inclusive environment where every child is prepared to become tomorrow's leaders.
Mission
At Kirkton Public School, we believe every child has the potential to succeed and grow into tomorrow's leaders. We foster a warm, inclusive community where Respect, Responsibility, and Active Learning are at the heart of everything we do.
Location & Catchment Area
- Kirkton Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Branxton Public School 7.9 km
- B Singleton High School 11.4 km
- C King Street Public School 11.7 km
- D Greta Public School 12.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 45 (20 girls, 25 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 45
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 926 (percentile 17)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 59% / 28% / 12% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 141
- Indigenous students
- 24%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 |
| Year 1 | 2 |
| Year 2 | 13 |
| Year 3 | 6 |
| Year 4 | 11 |
| Year 5 | 5 |
| Year 6 | 3 |
| Total | 45 |
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 | 45 | 20 | 25 | - | 926 | 2.7 |
| 2024 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 83.4 | 943 | 2.7 |
| 2023 | 36 | 19 | 17 | 87.8 | 940 | 2.7 |
| 2022 | 28 | 13 | 15 | 86.7 | 941 | 2.6 |
| 2021 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 91.4 | 947 | 2.6 |
| 2020 | 21 | 12 | 9 | - | 924 | 1.4 |
| 2019 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 93.8 | 904 | 1.5 |
| 2018 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 91.4 | 916 | 2.4 |
| 2017 | 37 | 16 | 21 | 95.2 | 921 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 41 | 15 | 26 | 95.2 | 1025 | 2.5 |
| 2015 | 56 | 25 | 31 | 95.1 | 1034 | 3.6 |
| 2014 | 53 | 25 | 28 | 93.9 | 1000 | 3.6 |
| 2013 | 54 | 24 | 30 | 95.1 | 1007 | 3.6 |
| 2012 | 63 | 30 | 33 | 93.1 | 984 | 3.5 |
| 2011 | 58 | 31 | 27 | 94.4 | 981 | 3.5 |
| 2010 | 58 | 33 | 25 | - | 987 | 3.5 |
| 2009 | 54 | 30 | 24 | - | 997 | 3.5 |
| 2008 | 51 | 28 | 23 | - | 997 | 3.5 |
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.