About the school
Vacy Public School is a vibrant P5 primary school located in the picturesque Paterson/Allyn Valley region, catering to Kindergarten through Year 6 students. With an enrolment of 114 students, including 5% from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, the school fosters a welcoming environment for all from various backgrounds. The school prides itself on a commitment to friendship and learning, emphasising key values such as Respect, Responsibility, and Safety through its Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework.
Community Engagement
As an active member of the Dungog Community of Schools, Vacy Public School engages with local communities through combined events and initiatives, ensuring students benefit from a collaborative educational experience. The school offers a variety of key programs, including a Before and After School Care service and extracurricular activities such as music tuition, performance groups, and STEAM activities, encouraging participation and growth in various subjects.
Learning Environment
Vacy Public School provides students with an outstanding learning environment, including modern, air-conditioned demountable classrooms equipped with the latest technology. The school's facilities have been enhanced through initiatives like the Cooler Classrooms project and an LED lighting upgrade, which improve the overall educational atmosphere.
High expectations for learning and behaviour are upheld, and tailored support is offered to meet diverse student needs, ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Mission
At Vacy Public School, we work in partnership with our community to embed a strong sense of wellbeing and a love of learning in our students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Vacy Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Martins Creek Public School 5.1 km
- B Paterson Public School 7.4 km
- C Gresford Public School 13.3 km
- D Iona Public School 13.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 106 (51 girls, 55 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 106
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 946 (percentile 23)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 41% / 35% / 19% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 107
- Indigenous students
- 25%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 13 |
| Year 1 | 16 |
| Year 2 | 17 |
| Year 3 | 12 |
| Year 4 | 14 |
| Year 5 | 17 |
| Year 6 | 17 |
| Total | 106 |
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 | 106 | 51 | 55 | - | 946 | 6.6 |
| 2024 | 111 | 52 | 59 | 90.1 | 972 | 6.6 |
| 2023 | 120 | 59 | 61 | 91.8 | 974 | 6.6 |
| 2022 | 132 | 65 | 67 | 86.9 | 979 | 7.7 |
| 2021 | 123 | 54 | 69 | 92.4 | 978 | 6.1 |
| 2020 | 119 | 54 | 65 | - | 983 | 6.1 |
| 2019 | 108 | 53 | 55 | 93.6 | 984 | 6.1 |
| 2018 | 116 | 56 | 60 | 94.2 | 999 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 106 | 53 | 53 | 93.9 | 988 | 6.1 |
| 2016 | 104 | 48 | 56 | 94.1 | 992 | 6.1 |
| 2015 | 110 | 50 | 60 | 93.3 | 975 | 6 |
| 2014 | 106 | 55 | 51 | 96.1 | 958 | 5.8 |
| 2013 | 113 | 61 | 52 | 95.3 | 987 | 5.8 |
| 2012 | 94 | 46 | 48 | 97.3 | 1006 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 85 | 42 | 43 | 94.8 | 1009 | 4.6 |
| 2010 | 94 | 52 | 42 | - | 1009 | 4.6 |
| 2009 | 92 | 51 | 41 | - | 988 | 4.6 |
| 2008 | 79 | 42 | 37 | - | 988 | 4.6 |
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.