The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School
Learning, Safety, Respect
About the school
The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School is a rural primary school located in Tenterfield, in the Northern Tablelands of NSW, with approximately 270 students enrolled. The school community is dedicated to fostering a caring, tolerant, and supportive educational environment. It aims to ensure personal success and the pursuit of individual excellence for all members of the learning community. The school is committed to quality teaching and learning programs that adapt to the continuous and changing needs of students.
Educational Opportunities
In addition to a strong curricular focus, the school offers a variety of challenging opportunities, including problem-solving, technology, debating, choral activities, and leadership skills. The effectiveness of its inclusive Student Representative Council and various competitive sporting teams demonstrate student involvement and success.
Community Engagement
The community surrounding the school is well-established, featuring a constructive Parents and Citizens Association and an Infants Club. The welfare of students is a priority, highlighted through the reinforcement of core values encapsulated in the school rules: Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Fair, and Be Co-operative. These principles guide the interactions within the community, fostering a positive environment for all families and students.
Contact Information
The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School is located at 75-79 Wood Street, Tenterfield, NSW 2372. For further inquiries, they can be reached at telephone number 6736 1401 or via email at sirhparkes-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tenterfield High School 939 m
- B Jennings Public School 16.9 km
- C Drake Public School 36.7 km
- D Deepwater Public School 46.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 199 (98 girls, 101 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 199
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 865 (percentile 6)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 70% / 21% / 7% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 154
- Indigenous students
- 30%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 25 |
| Year 1 | 19 |
| Year 2 | 30 |
| Year 3 | 29 |
| Year 4 | 35 |
| Year 5 | 23 |
| Year 6 | 38 |
| Total | 199 |
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 | 199 | 98 | 101 | - | 865 | 15.5 |
| 2024 | 181 | 91 | 90 | 86 | 865 | 15.5 |
| 2023 | 193 | 95 | 98 | 85.6 | 879 | 14.4 |
| 2022 | 191 | 91 | 100 | 85 | 877 | 14.7 |
| 2021 | 194 | 98 | 96 | 87.7 | 888 | 13.2 |
| 2020 | 175 | 86 | 89 | - | 890 | 13.3 |
| 2019 | 215 | 103 | 112 | 92.4 | 896 | 13.3 |
| 2018 | 237 | 116 | 121 | 92 | 915 | 14.4 |
| 2017 | 226 | 121 | 105 | 90.9 | 914 | 14.3 |
| 2016 | 244 | 137 | 107 | 90.3 | 928 | 15.6 |
| 2015 | 276 | 155 | 121 | 90.4 | 903 | 16.5 |
| 2014 | 277 | 156 | 121 | 92.8 | 933 | 16.4 |
| 2013 | 272 | 153 | 119 | 92.5 | 922 | 16.4 |
| 2012 | 256 | 145 | 111 | 92.2 | 924 | 16.3 |
| 2011 | 255 | 140 | 115 | 91.8 | 924 | 16.1 |
| 2010 | 247 | 134 | 113 | - | 916 | 13.9 |
| 2009 | 237 | 136 | 101 | - | 947 | 13.8 |
| 2008 | 251 | 136 | 115 | - | 947 | 13.8 |
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.