About the school
Red Range Public School is a small rural school located nineteen kilometres east of Glen Innes, serving the nearby farming community. Known for its excellent facilities, the school focuses on creating a safe and caring environment where students can take responsibility for their learning. The dedicated staff and supportive parent body strive to provide a balanced and enjoyable education, with a commitment to quality educational programs aimed at overcoming challenges associated with isolation and low socio-economic backgrounds. Additionally, the school benefits from funding through the Disadvantaged Schools Program and the Country Areas Program.
Community Engagement
The school prides itself on fostering a strong connection with the local community. Active involvement from parents and community members enhances the educational experience, ensuring that every child feels included and valued from their first day. The small class sizes allow for personalised learning, enabling staff to build impactful relationships with students and families.
Educational Opportunities
At Red Range Public School, students engage in a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school implements tailored learning support to accommodate different student needs, encouraging them to achieve their personal best in both academic and social settings. This commitment to personalised education is complemented by a focus on collaboration and respect, ensuring all students are prepared to thrive as well-rounded individuals.
Mission
Red Range Public School is committed to the pursuit of excellence and the provision of high quality educational opportunities for every child and adult at our school. It is our vision that every student, every teacher and every leader will improve every year.
Location & Catchment Area
- Red Range Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Glen Innes High School 15.4 km
- B Glen Innes Public School 15.8 km
- C Glen Innes West Infants School 17.3 km
- D Wytaliba Public School 22.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 28 (15 girls, 13 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 28
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 858 (percentile 5)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 78% / 12% / 5% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 151
- Indigenous students
- 36%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Year 1 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 4 |
| Year 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 4 |
| 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 | 15 | 13 | - | 858 | 3 |
| 2024 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 86.6 | 879 | 3.1 |
| 2023 | 31 | 15 | 16 | 89 | 941 | 3.1 |
| 2022 | 34 | 16 | 18 | 87.5 | 910 | 3.1 |
| 2021 | 34 | 14 | 20 | 89.1 | 906 | 2.9 |
| 2020 | 40 | 15 | 25 | - | 895 | 2.9 |
| 2019 | 42 | 15 | 27 | 87 | 902 | 2.9 |
| 2018 | 46 | 20 | 26 | 87.5 | 874 | 2.9 |
| 2017 | 50 | 24 | 26 | 89.3 | 902 | 3.8 |
| 2016 | 56 | 29 | 27 | 90.3 | 914 | 3.8 |
| 2015 | 51 | 26 | 25 | 89.2 | 840 | 3.8 |
| 2014 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 89.2 | 836 | 2.5 |
| 2013 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 90.1 | 862 | 1.4 |
| 2012 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 82.9 | 878 | 1.8 |
| 2011 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 92.7 | 938 | 3.1 |
| 2010 | 18 | 8 | 10 | - | 938 | 1.5 |
| 2009 | 28 | 8 | 20 | - | 942 | 2.6 |
| 2008 | 39 | 18 | 21 | - | 942 | 2.6 |
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.