About the school
Kentucky Public School is located in the New England Region of New South Wales, forty kilometres south of Armidale. Established in 1868, this school has developed an academic and environmental ethos from whole school, caring and co-operative programs designed to maximise individual students' capabilities. It serves as the cornerstone of a diverse rural community, providing a happy and secure learning environment that fosters equality of opportunity for all children.
Educational Approach
Students at Kentucky Public School are encouraged to develop their talents and abilities through integrated learning experiences that encompass academic, creative, and social aspects. The school offers a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities, empowering students to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.
Community Engagement
Kentucky Public School prides itself on being inclusive, welcoming all students from various backgrounds. The school forms strong partnerships with families, co-designing plans that support each student's individual learning needs. The active Parents and Citizens Association further strengthens the connection between families and the school.
Commitment to Excellence
With an enrolment of 28 children, the school is dedicated to maintaining a safe, supportive environment that upholds high expectations, equity, and continual improvement. The school fosters a culture of positive wellbeing, strong peer relationships, and active community participation, preparing students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.
Overall, Kentucky Public School provides a rich, varied, and balanced education tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student body.
Mission
Kentucky Public School empowers all students to be the best version of themselves.
Location & Catchment Area
- Kentucky Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Uralla Central School 13.8 km
- B Rocky River Public School 16.8 km
- C Woolbrook Public School 25.5 km
- D Kellys Plains Public School 27.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 28 (16 girls, 12 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 28
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1002 (percentile 48)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 30% / 32% / 28% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 75
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- 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 | 3 |
| Year 1 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 4 |
| Year 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 2 |
| Year 6 | 6 |
| Total | 28 |
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 | 28 | 16 | 12 | - | 1002 | 2.7 |
| 2024 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 84.2 | 959 | 2.7 |
| 2023 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 87.5 | 964 | 2.7 |
| 2022 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 86.9 | 991 | 2.7 |
| 2021 | 31 | 12 | 19 | 89.3 | 1054 | 2.5 |
| 2020 | 36 | 16 | 20 | - | 1064 | 2.4 |
| 2019 | 45 | 18 | 27 | 90.4 | 1080 | 2.5 |
| 2018 | 41 | 17 | 24 | 92.8 | 1035 | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 41 | 18 | 23 | 95.1 | 1032 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 49 | 23 | 26 | 90.8 | 1027 | 3.6 |
| 2015 | 52 | 24 | 28 | 93.9 | 1048 | 3.6 |
| 2014 | 53 | 27 | 26 | 93.7 | 1063 | 3.6 |
| 2013 | 43 | 23 | 20 | 94.9 | 1050 | 2.4 |
| 2012 | 34 | 17 | 17 | 94.4 | 999 | 2.3 |
| 2011 | 28 | 17 | 11 | 92.2 | 959 | 2.3 |
| 2010 | 38 | 21 | 17 | - | 956 | 2.3 |
| 2009 | 38 | 21 | 17 | - | 976 | 2.3 |
| 2008 | 46 | 26 | 20 | - | 976 | 3.4 |
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.