About the school
Lansdowne Public School is a rural primary school located twenty minutes from Taree, servicing a community with approximately 80 students across four classrooms. The school proudly maintains a 15% enrolment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) students, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where all backgrounds are welcomed.
Learning Environment
The dedicated and caring staff at Lansdowne create a personalised learning environment, characterised by smaller class sizes that allow for more individual attention. The school emphasises evidence-based practices in literacy and numeracy, ensuring that students engage in explicit, sequential, and challenging programs. An extensive range of technology, including wireless internet connected computers, tablets, interactive whiteboards, and video conferencing facilities, enhances the educational experience.
Student Voice and Community Engagement
Student voice is integral to the school's philosophy, reflected in the Student Parliament program that encourages participation and leadership among students. Lansdowne Public School is committed to building strong partnerships with the broader community, which is essential to enhancing educational outcomes for all students.
Environmental Sustainability
In addition to academic excellence, the school implements a comprehensive environmental program focused on sustainability projects. These initiatives not only contribute to the school’s educational goals but also instil values of environmental responsibility in students.
Overall, Lansdowne Public School is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where each student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
Mission
At Lansdowne Public School, we are committed to ensuring that every student is challenged to learn and grow within a respectful, inclusive, and high-expectation environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Lansdowne Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Coopernook Public School 8.6 km
- B Hannam Vale Public School 9.8 km
- C Upper Lansdowne Public School 10.7 km
- D Moorland Public School 11.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 38 (22 girls, 16 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 38
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 907 (percentile 12)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 64% / 22% / 12% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 139
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 10 |
| Year 2 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 6 |
| Year 4 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 3 |
| Year 6 | 8 |
| Total | 38 |
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 | 38 | 22 | 16 | - | 907 | 2.9 |
| 2024 | 38 | 24 | 14 | 87.6 | 874 | 2.9 |
| 2023 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 85.3 | 873 | 2.9 |
| 2022 | 34 | 21 | 13 | 82.2 | 868 | 3 |
| 2021 | 35 | 21 | 14 | 85.6 | 910 | 2.8 |
| 2020 | 34 | 18 | 16 | - | 931 | 2.8 |
| 2019 | 38 | 17 | 21 | 88 | 899 | 2.8 |
| 2018 | 42 | 16 | 26 | 89.1 | 902 | 2.8 |
| 2017 | 38 | 16 | 22 | 93.3 | 884 | 3.1 |
| 2016 | 47 | 20 | 27 | 93.9 | 883 | 3 |
| 2015 | 61 | 29 | 32 | 91.3 | 887 | 4.1 |
| 2014 | 75 | 32 | 43 | 93.9 | 874 | 4.9 |
| 2013 | 82 | 41 | 41 | 94.6 | 889 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 76 | 39 | 37 | 93.1 | 881 | 3.8 |
| 2011 | 66 | 36 | 30 | 93.6 | 867 | 3.8 |
| 2010 | 59 | 28 | 31 | - | 867 | 3.8 |
| 2009 | 61 | 27 | 34 | - | 960 | 3.8 |
| 2008 | 59 | 25 | 34 | - | 960 | 3.8 |
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.