Gunnedah South Public School

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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

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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%
Indigenous students
41%
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.

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