About the school
Deepwater Public School, established in 1884, is a rural school located in the Northern Tablelands Region of New South Wales. As a member of the Border Ranges Small Schools Learning Alliance, the school engages in diverse sporting, cultural, and educational programs alongside other small schools in the vicinity. The dedicated staff at Deepwater Public School foster a collaborative and supportive environment, aiming to enhance individualised learning outcomes for each student.
The school's P&C association plays a crucial role, actively working to improve infrastructure and educational opportunities for students while facilitating communication between families and the school, thereby strengthening community bonds. Deepwater Public School caters to students from the local township and surrounding rural areas, operating with a multi-stage K-6 classroom setup, managed by a full-time teaching principal and a part-time teacher, supported by a School Administration Manager.
Deepwater Public School has consistently demonstrated commendable results in literacy and numeracy, as reported in the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) data, highlighting students achieving or exceeding expected outcomes. The school prioritises fostering positive student wellbeing through programs like Growth Mindsets and You Can Do It, emphasising respect, safety, and engagement to nurture lifelong learners. Deepwater Public School is committed to 'Learning for Life'.
Mission
We deliver excellence in education in a warm and family environment. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Deepwater Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Emmaville Central School 23.9 km
- B Glen Innes Public School 34.1 km
- C Glen Innes West Infants School 35.0 km
- D Glen Innes High School 35.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 17 (9 girls, 8 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 960 (percentile 29)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 36% / 49% / 15% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 117
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 1 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 1 |
| Year 3 | 3 |
| Year 4 | 2 |
| Year 5 | 2 |
| Year 6 | 2 |
| Total | 17 |
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 | 17 | 9 | 8 | - | 960 | 2.1 |
| 2024 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 81.1 | 940 | 2.1 |
| 2023 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 84.9 | 925 | 1.7 |
| 2022 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 77.5 | 925 | 2.2 |
| 2021 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 83.8 | 930 | 2.7 |
| 2020 | 28 | 17 | 11 | - | 940 | 2.2 |
| 2019 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 92 | 935 | 1.5 |
| 2018 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 91.7 | 883 | 1.5 |
| 2017 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 88.6 | 857 | 1.5 |
| 2016 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 89.5 | 863 | 1.5 |
| 2015 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 88.7 | 874 | 1.5 |
| 2014 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 93.7 | 920 | 1.9 |
| 2013 | 33 | 14 | 19 | 94.6 | 927 | 2.6 |
| 2012 | 31 | 18 | 13 | 89.8 | 1012 | 2.5 |
| 2011 | 34 | 19 | 15 | 92.4 | 975 | 2.5 |
| 2010 | 29 | 17 | 12 | - | 997 | 2.5 |
| 2009 | 33 | 18 | 15 | - | 946 | 2.5 |
| 2008 | 29 | 13 | 16 | - | 946 | 2.5 |
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.