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
- A Dungog High School 1.2 km
- B Glen William Public School 13.9 km
- C Stroud Road Public School 17.6 km
- D Stroud Public School 19.4 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 132
- 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.