Gunnedah South Public School
Proud of our past, focused on our future.
About the school
Gunnedah South Public School is located in the New England Region of New South Wales, serving approximately 460 students, with 19% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The school is situated on nearly four acres, which includes sporting fields, playgrounds, and vibrant classrooms, providing a happy and safe learning environment.
Core Values
The school's core values of integrity, excellence, respect, responsibility, cooperation, participation, care, fairness, and democracy are deeply embedded in the school's culture. Gunnedah South is committed to excellence across all academic, sporting, cultural, and social pursuits, aiming to provide the best opportunities through a focus on Quality Teaching and Learning.
Educational Approach
The dedicated staff work collaboratively to inspire students' intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth. A tailored learning approach helps students engage enthusiastically with their education, allowing them to reach their fullest potential. The Accelerated Literacy approach is employed throughout classrooms to improve literacy engagement and outcomes. Additionally, the school prioritises social and emotional learning, supporting students through the You Can Do It program, which fosters self-esteem and mutual respect.
Community and Facilities
Gunnedah South Public School prides itself on creating an inclusive community where every family feels valued and supported. The school offers a comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6, encouraging student participation in a wide variety of subjects and programs. With an emphasis on individual student needs, Gunnedah South Public School nurtures confident, capable learners prepared for future challenges.
Mission
Gunnedah South Public School fosters a learning culture of high expectations, inclusivity and aspirational learning, and is committed to continuous improvement for its students and staff.
Location & Catchment Area
- Gunnedah South Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Gunnedah High School 1.1 km
- B G S Kidd Memorial School 1.2 km
- C Gunnedah Public School 1.7 km
- D Curlewis Public School 14.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 533 (250 girls, 283 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 533
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 902 (percentile 11)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 50% / 30% / 14% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 114
- Indigenous students
- 41%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 36.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 66 |
| Year 1 | 52 |
| Year 2 | 84 |
| Year 3 | 87 |
| Year 4 | 99 |
| Year 5 | 65 |
| Year 6 | 80 |
| Total | 533 |
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 | 533 | 250 | 283 | - | 902 | 36.1 |
| 2024 | 543 | 260 | 283 | 89.3 | 894 | 40.6 |
| 2023 | 589 | 281 | 308 | 89.2 | 876 | 40 |
| 2022 | 571 | 272 | 299 | 88.6 | 888 | 38.8 |
| 2021 | 607 | 280 | 327 | 91.8 | 884 | 37.6 |
| 2020 | 614 | 292 | 322 | - | 883 | 37.6 |
| 2019 | 636 | 305 | 331 | 92.9 | 888 | 37.6 |
| 2018 | 629 | 305 | 324 | 93.1 | 891 | 36.5 |
| 2017 | 634 | 306 | 328 | 94.4 | 899 | 37 |
| 2016 | 614 | 305 | 309 | 93.6 | 915 | 35.5 |
| 2015 | 618 | 308 | 310 | 93.7 | 912 | 35.7 |
| 2014 | 610 | 302 | 308 | 94.3 | 914 | 34.2 |
| 2013 | 574 | 287 | 287 | 95.9 | 923 | 32.8 |
| 2012 | 527 | 258 | 269 | 93.1 | 914 | 31.9 |
| 2011 | 475 | 233 | 242 | 93.1 | 914 | 27.2 |
| 2010 | 449 | 214 | 235 | - | 912 | 26.2 |
| 2009 | 461 | 220 | 241 | - | 902 | 26.4 |
| 2008 | 468 | 220 | 248 | - | 902 | 26.2 |
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.