Gloucester Public School

Years Pre K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Phone: (02) 6558 1303
Email: gloucester-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: 51 Hume St, Gloucester NSW 2422
Website: https://gloucester-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

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Quick facts

Established

1 August 1888

Category

Primary School

Gender

Co-ed

Subjects

Comprehensive

Support classes

Mixed Support Needs

Local government area

Mid-Coast

State electorate

Upper Hunter

Federal electorate

Lyne

About the school

Gloucester Public School is nestled at the foot of the Bucketts Mountain, serving the small rural community of Gloucester. The school creates a stimulating, creative, and caring environment where students are motivated to reach their full potential. Recognized for its innovative literacy programs, Gloucester Public School provides individualised attention through both small group and class tuition. It offers a comprehensive education that challenges students while catering to their individual interests and talents.

Programs and Facilities

The school delivers specialized literacy and numeracy programs, alongside opportunities in debating, public speaking, and music, which includes a school choir and band. Sporting activities, learn-to-swim programs, and transition support for starting school and Year 7 enrich the educational experience. Gloucester Public School boasts a technology-rich environment with well-equipped, air-conditioned classrooms, a spacious library, an assembly hall, and a healthy foods canteen.

The school prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive community, built on strong partnerships among staff, students, and parents. With a commitment to holistic education, Gloucester Public School works closely with families to ensure that every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn right from their first day.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Location & Catchment Area

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Gloucester Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 275 (112 girls, 163 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 275
ICSEA What does this mean?: 955 (percentile 27)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 45% / 29% / 16% / 10%
FOEI What does this mean?: 110
Indigenous students: 17%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 5%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 17.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 4.7

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	32
Year 1	38
Year 2	29
Year 3	43
Year 4	35
Year 5	55
Year 6	43
Total	275

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	275	112	163	-	955	17.3
2024	281	112	169	89.1	957	17.3
2023	279	110	169	90.7	944	17.2
2022	296	128	168	85.3	952	18.3
2021	307	144	163	91.2	949	16.4
2020	310	148	162	-	943	16.4
2019	290	147	143	92.2	936	15.4
2018	314	157	157	92.8	937	16.5
2017	342	169	173	93.5	949	18.6
2016	330	166	164	92.7	951	17.4
2015	335	160	175	93.5	946	17.2
2014	329	154	175	93.3	955	17
2013	327	158	169	94.6	961	17
2012	321	159	162	93.7	970	17
2011	308	152	156	93.1	967	16.9
2010	299	154	145	-	970	15.7
2009	287	144	143	-	990	14.6
2008	259	131	128	-	990	13.5

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.