About the school
Rocky River Public School is located in a picturesque rural setting on the outskirts of Uralla. The school provides a warm and caring environment that fosters a love of learning among its students. With well-qualified and dedicated staff, along with excellent facilities, the school aims to equip students with good basic academic skills that will serve them throughout their education and lives.
Learning Environment
In this small, close-knit school, students interact across age groups, fostering a familial atmosphere where they play and take care of one another. Small class sizes ensure that each child receives individual attention, allowing the staff to understand and cater to their unique needs, interests, and talents.
Community Engagement
Rocky River Public School is an integral part of the local community, with staff, parents, and residents working together to create a strong foundation for learning excellence. This collaboration is evident in the school’s commitment to inclusivity and personalised education. The school prides itself on helping every student feel safe, included, and ready to learn from their very first day.
Comprehensive Education
The school offers a high-quality, comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. With a diverse curriculum, Rocky River Public School provides numerous opportunities for students to explore their interests and develop their skills. Additionally, the school supports families in co-designing educational plans that cater to the learning styles and needs of each child.
By emphasising student progress, achievement, and wellbeing, Rocky River Public School aims to prepare every student to thrive as active members of their community.
Mission
- We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
- Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds.
- Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families.
Location & Catchment Area
- Rocky River Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Uralla Central School 3.2 km
- B Kellys Plains Public School 14.6 km
- C Kentucky Public School 16.8 km
- D Martins Gully Public School 17.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 39 (19 girls, 20 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 39
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 963 (percentile 30)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 36% / 28% / 22% / 14%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 101
- Indigenous students
- 31%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Year 1 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 |
| Year 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 2 |
| Year 6 | 7 |
| Total | 39 |
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 | 39 | 19 | 20 | - | 963 | 2.8 |
| 2024 | 36 | 19 | 17 | 90.3 | 976 | 2.8 |
| 2023 | 36 | 19 | 17 | 89.5 | 979 | 2.8 |
| 2022 | 39 | 19 | 20 | 87.4 | 964 | 2.9 |
| 2021 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 91.2 | 980 | 2.7 |
| 2020 | 33 | 18 | 15 | - | 980 | 2.7 |
| 2019 | 35 | 21 | 14 | 91.2 | 970 | 2.7 |
| 2018 | 33 | 20 | 13 | 93.5 | 913 | 2.7 |
| 2017 | 37 | 23 | 14 | 94.4 | 944 | 2.7 |
| 2016 | 37 | 21 | 16 | 95.2 | 925 | 2.6 |
| 2015 | 36 | 19 | 17 | 94 | 948 | 2.6 |
| 2014 | 38 | 21 | 17 | 95.4 | 935 | 2.6 |
| 2013 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 93.5 | 906 | 2.6 |
| 2012 | 33 | 16 | 17 | 94 | 974 | 2.3 |
| 2011 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 90 | 989 | 2.3 |
| 2010 | 32 | 15 | 17 | - | 977 | 2.3 |
| 2009 | 29 | 11 | 18 | - | 960 | 2.3 |
| 2008 | 31 | 10 | 21 | - | 960 | 2.3 |
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.