About the school
Martin's Gully Public School is located on the southern outskirts of Armidale and caters to approximately 170 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. This school is renowned for fostering a happy and supportive educational environment, where students are encouraged to realise their full potential. A strong emphasis is placed on literacy and numeracy, accompanied by a broad scope of creative, academic, sporting, and personal development activities.
Community and Collaboration
The school is a proud member of the Armidale Community of Public Schools, collaborating on extension programs in literacy, numeracy, science, creative arts, and sports to enhance educational outcomes. Transition programs between primary and secondary education ensure smooth progression for students heading to nearby high schools.
Quality Facilities
Martin's Gully is well-resourced with modern facilities including computers, interactive whiteboards, and innovative software to support quality teaching. The school's attractive grounds and extensive playgrounds complement its well-established learning capabilities. Recent initiatives like the Cooler Classrooms project have contributed to a healthier learning environment for students.
Values and Culture
A positive family ethos is promoted through active parent participation and a dedicated Parents and Citizens Association. The school encourages student leadership and instills values such as care, concern, and cooperation within the school community. These efforts help cultivate a strong sense of belonging and commitment among students and families alike.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Martins Gully Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Armidale Secondary College 1.4 km
- B Drummond Memorial Public School 1.9 km
- C Armidale City Public School 2.6 km
- D Sandon Public School 3.5 km
- E Newling Public School 3.8 km
- F Ben Venue Public School 4.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 164 (86 girls, 78 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 164
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1050 (percentile 68)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 15% / 31% / 30% / 24%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 61
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 30 |
| Year 1 | 23 |
| Year 2 | 23 |
| Year 3 | 19 |
| Year 4 | 22 |
| Year 5 | 25 |
| Year 6 | 22 |
| Total | 164 |
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 | 164 | 86 | 78 | - | 1050 | 11.4 |
| 2024 | 158 | 81 | 77 | 91.9 | 1047 | 11.5 |
| 2023 | 161 | 83 | 78 | 92.5 | 1051 | 11.5 |
| 2022 | 165 | 89 | 76 | 90.5 | 1040 | 11.7 |
| 2021 | 167 | 87 | 80 | 94.2 | 1032 | 11.2 |
| 2020 | 161 | 79 | 82 | - | 1022 | 11.2 |
| 2019 | 165 | 76 | 89 | 93.9 | 1022 | 11.2 |
| 2018 | 166 | 77 | 89 | 93.7 | 1018 | 11.2 |
| 2017 | 167 | 75 | 92 | 94.3 | 1036 | 10.9 |
| 2016 | 161 | 75 | 86 | 93.2 | 1032 | 9.8 |
| 2015 | 166 | 78 | 88 | 94.2 | 1052 | 9.7 |
| 2014 | 170 | 87 | 83 | 95.3 | 1067 | 9.7 |
| 2013 | 170 | 85 | 85 | 95.9 | 1050 | 9.7 |
| 2012 | 162 | 84 | 78 | 95.1 | 1072 | 9.4 |
| 2011 | 167 | 90 | 77 | 95.8 | 1077 | 9.7 |
| 2010 | 167 | 80 | 87 | - | 1079 | 9.4 |
| 2009 | 160 | 73 | 87 | - | 1104 | 9.4 |
| 2008 | 166 | 81 | 85 | - | 1104 | 10.4 |
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.