Aberdeen Public School

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About the school

Aberdeen Public School provides an attractive learning environment overlooking the picturesque Hunter River. The school draws students from the town and surrounding agricultural areas, where employment is mainly derived from coal mining, horse breeding, and farming industries. The core values of the school are Respect, Responsibility, and Honesty, which underpin all relationships within the community. The culture of Aberdeen Public School embraces success for all through quality learning programs aimed at helping students realise their full potential in a friendly, safe, and caring environment.

Aberdeen Public School offers a variety of educational, sporting, and cultural programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school has developed a strong reputation within the community for its band, dance, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, while also strengthening its debating, public speaking, and drama offerings. The skilled and dedicated teaching staff continually update their skills through professional learning to provide the best education possible. Well-resourced classrooms, updated facilities, and attractive grounds ensure students are well-equipped for learning.

A proactive learning support team meets weekly to offer excellent support strategies, including programs like Reading Recovery and various Language Learning & Literacy initiatives tailored for different stages. A unique feature of the school is its size; it provides a diverse curriculum and extra-curricular activities while ensuring every student is known across the community. The school maintains effective communication with parents and carers through newsletters and regular updates via their Skoolbag and Facebook pages.

The school actively participates in community celebrations and projects, which foster strong connections with the local area.

Mission

Quality Education, Preparing Students for Life.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Aberdeen Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
151 (65 girls, 86 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
151
ICSEA What does this mean?
890 (percentile 9)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
64% / 29% / 6% / 1%
Indigenous students
29%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
10.7
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
2

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 18
Year 1 18
Year 2 28
Year 3 12
Year 4 19
Year 5 33
Year 6 23
Total 151

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 151 65 86 - 890 10.7
2024 162 73 89 88.3 901 11.8
2023 174 83 91 88.5 892 11.8
2022 166 74 92 83.9 895 12.2
2021 182 85 97 88.4 903 11.4
2020 191 86 105 - 909 12.5
2019 194 88 106 89.5 907 12.7
2018 201 98 103 91.3 894 12.5
2017 227 115 112 91.9 905 13.6
2016 241 116 125 92.7 913 13.8
2015 220 107 113 95 917 12.6
2014 202 98 104 95.3 925 11.3
2013 196 94 102 95.2 929 12.2
2012 201 95 106 94.2 922 14.4
2011 201 91 110 93.6 914 13
2010 195 95 100 - 916 12
2009 176 92 84 - 928 10.8
2008 195 97 98 - 928 12.2

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.

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