Dungog Public School

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Our Best Always

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About the school

Dungog Public School serves the community of Dungog and the surrounding areas. The school's motto, 'Our Best Always', is reflected throughout the school in teaching programs, school activities, and student work. With a welcoming atmosphere, the school encourages participation in the learning process. Dungog Public School is highly regarded by the local community for providing quality educational programs and opportunities for all students. The school strives to ensure student success through various quality educational programs, encouraging students to accept responsibility for their learning and take risks. Classrooms offer stimulating and safe educational environments, where student success and effort are highly valued. Comprehensive improvement in student learning is a key goal, alongside a diverse range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. The school actively engages students in a school parliament program, fostering an active student voice.

Located at 9 Chapman St, Dungog, the school prioritises community involvement and regularly participates in local events. The school community prides itself on a strong commitment to nurturing students' growth and learning, supporting them in becoming well-rounded, responsible individuals. Together with families, the dedicated staff co-design plans tailored to individual students' learning needs, ensuring that everyone feels valued and inspired to learn.

Mission

Our shared commitment is for staff to work collaboratively to know and value our students as learners and commit to a culture of high expectations underpinned by Quality Teaching, What Works Best and Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in order to promote, challenge and encourage all learners to achieve continuous success.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Dungog Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
191 (86 girls, 105 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
191
ICSEA What does this mean?
914 (percentile 14)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
54% / 27% / 12% / 6%
Indigenous students
29%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
14.7
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 18
Year 1 32
Year 2 24
Year 3 25
Year 4 21
Year 5 38
Year 6 33
Total 191

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 191 86 105 - 914 14.7
2024 201 92 109 89.8 925 15.6
2023 210 101 109 89.4 914 17.7
2022 205 98 107 85.9 917 16.5
2021 219 97 122 90.7 928 16.1
2020 253 121 132 - 925 18.2
2019 281 143 138 92.7 934 19.4
2018 289 148 141 91.4 934 19.3
2017 273 133 140 93 937 17.9
2016 279 133 146 93 945 16.9
2015 265 123 142 92.4 953 16.7
2014 270 133 137 93.9 966 16.6
2013 257 129 128 93.6 957 15.5
2012 210 103 107 93.6 958 12.6
2011 210 109 101 93.2 952 12.6
2010 222 119 103 - 954 14
2009 245 133 112 - 999 15
2008 256 139 117 - 999 15

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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