Curlewis Public School

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About the school

Curlewis Public School, located 20km south of Gunnedah, serves the village of Curlewis and surrounding areas. With an enrolment of 52 students in 2009, 30% of whom identify as Aboriginal, Curlewis Public School is committed to providing quality educational programs delivered by dedicated and highly qualified teachers. The school emphasises a strong academic focus, particularly in literacy, using the Accelerated Literacy program from Kindergarten to Year 6. This nationally accredited program enables students to learn through high-quality picture books and texts, enhancing their writing and comprehension skills.

In addition to academic pursuits, Curlewis Public School offers a vibrant instrumental music program, where all primary students engage with brass or percussion instruments. The school also encourages participation in various sports, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to develop their skills individually and in teams. The school's recent Cooler Classrooms project has improved the learning environment by creating healthier classroom spaces. Curlewis Public School prides itself on welcoming all students from diverse backgrounds and fostering a supportive environment where each child feels safe and encouraged to thrive. The school works closely with families, providing tailored learning support to meet individual needs and ensure optimal educational outcomes. The commitment to creating well-rounded global citizens is apparent through its cultural inclusivity and community connections.

Mission

At Curlewis Public School, we strive to create a safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every student is valued, supported and empowered to achieve their personal best. We are committed to fostering curiosity, resilience and a love of learning, ensuring all students grow into confident, capable and responsible members of the community.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Curlewis Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
77 (30 girls, 47 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
77
ICSEA What does this mean?
833 (percentile 4)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
64% / 29% / 5% / 2%
Indigenous students
62%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
5.1
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
1.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 10
Year 1 9
Year 2 11
Year 3 12
Year 4 11
Year 5 15
Year 6 9
Total 77

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 77 30 47 - 833 5.1
2024 86 37 49 89.9 831 5.1
2023 92 40 52 89 818 5
2022 77 34 43 86.4 828 5
2021 56 27 29 91.2 815 3.8
2020 56 28 28 - 817 3.7
2019 48 26 22 93.9 807 3.7
2018 49 26 23 93.7 802 3.7
2017 45 25 20 94.8 799 2.6
2016 37 21 16 96.2 796 2.6
2015 38 19 19 94.9 793 2.5
2014 37 17 20 92.3 825 2.6
2013 41 17 24 94.6 836 2.6
2012 36 16 20 95.8 855 2.6
2011 50 21 29 95.6 848 2.6
2010 49 20 29 - 841 2.6
2009 44 21 23 - 841 3.8
2008 55 22 33 - 841 3.7

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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