About the school
Glen Innes Public School is located in the rural community of Glen Innes, NSW, on the traditional land of the Ngoorabul people. Situated 100 km north of Armidale along the New England Highway, the school supports a diverse student body of 445 learners from Kindergarten to Year 6. These students hail from both the township and surrounding rural areas, with approximately 10% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
History
Established in 1875, Glen Innes Public School features extensive grounds that include a significant environmental creek area and a blend of historic and modern architectural styles, notably housing a former Presbyterian Church built in 1870 alongside contemporary technology-rich classrooms. Year 6 students transition to Glen Innes High School upon graduating.
Community Engagement
The school prides itself on being an inclusive environment, where all children feel safe and supported in their educational journey. It maintains strong ties within the local community, which serves as an essential backdrop for the school’s activities.
Facilities and Programs
The school is equipped with many resources to deliver a comprehensive education, including various extracurricular opportunities that promote personal growth and community values. It also focuses on maintaining a healthy and engaging learning environment, which is particularly evident through projects like the Cooler Classrooms initiative and the LED Lighting Upgrade Program. These enhancements aim to improve students' learning experiences and overall wellbeing.
Glen Innes Public School embodies a commitment to academic excellence while fostering a strong sense of community and respect for diversity.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Glen Innes Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Glen Innes High School 1.0 km
- B Glen Innes West Infants School 1.7 km
- C Red Range Public School 15.8 km
- D Deepwater Public School 34.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 339 (162 girls, 177 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 339
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 903 (percentile 11)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 58% / 24% / 12% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 128
- Indigenous students
- 27%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 21.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 38 |
| Year 1 | 38 |
| Year 2 | 51 |
| Year 3 | 49 |
| Year 4 | 54 |
| Year 5 | 46 |
| Year 6 | 63 |
| Total | 339 |
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 | 339 | 162 | 177 | - | 903 | 21.5 |
| 2024 | 361 | 173 | 188 | 85.4 | 906 | 24.9 |
| 2023 | 389 | 186 | 203 | 84.9 | 908 | 25 |
| 2022 | 412 | 196 | 216 | 82.8 | 907 | 25.2 |
| 2021 | 398 | 189 | 209 | 87.7 | 898 | 24.3 |
| 2020 | 378 | 180 | 198 | - | 900 | 24.3 |
| 2019 | 395 | 173 | 222 | 89.7 | 904 | 24.3 |
| 2018 | 383 | 166 | 217 | 89.9 | 912 | 24.3 |
| 2017 | 374 | 158 | 216 | 91 | 908 | 24.1 |
| 2016 | 373 | 164 | 209 | 90.7 | 895 | 22.9 |
| 2015 | 397 | 187 | 210 | 91.4 | 904 | 22.4 |
| 2014 | 419 | 200 | 219 | 93.6 | 923 | 22.7 |
| 2013 | 456 | 228 | 228 | 94.1 | 927 | 25.1 |
| 2012 | 452 | 231 | 221 | 92.8 | 941 | 22.4 |
| 2011 | 443 | 237 | 206 | 94.1 | 934 | 23.3 |
| 2010 | 443 | 236 | 207 | - | 937 | 24.8 |
| 2009 | 448 | 241 | 207 | - | 929 | 23.3 |
| 2008 | 443 | 219 | 224 | - | 929 | 23.2 |
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.