Rollands Plains Upper Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Rollands Plains Upper Public School offers a small-school learning environment with substantial opportunities for its students. Located in the heart of Upper Rollands Plains, the school prides itself on innovating, educating, and challenging every student to achieve their personal best through quality academic, sporting, and social programs. With small class sizes and individualized learning programs facilitated by specialist teachers, each child's unique learning needs are effectively addressed.
Community Engagement
The school’s direction is supported by an active Parents and Citizens Association that fosters a strong community spirit. This engagement is evident in the school’s participation in local events such as the annual Wauchope Show, Port Macquarie Eisteddfod, and the CWA Cultural Study. By integrating technology into its curriculum, Rollands Plains Upper Public School ensures that each student has individual computer access, encouraging them to become active global citizens.
Academic and Extracurricular Opportunities
In addition to core subjects, the school facilitates numerous sporting events, including Small Schools Carnivals and Gala Days. Specialized programs like Learn to Swim, along with extracurricular activities such as the CSIRO Scientists in Schools Program, raising chickens, and vegetable-growing, provide students with rich educational experiences beyond the classroom.
Commitment to Excellence
The guiding principles of Rollands Plains Upper Public School focus on creating an inclusive environment where every student is valued. The school is committed to helping its students learn, grow, and succeed, thereby nurturing not just academic excellence but also social and emotional development.
Mission
Rollands Plains Upper Public School is committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where every student is challenged and supported to succeed through high-quality, evidence-based teaching.
Location & Catchment Area
- Rollands Plains Upper Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Telegraph Point Public School 18.6 km
- B Beechwood Public School 22.3 km
- C Kempsey South Public School 24.8 km
- D Melville High School 24.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 24 (15 girls, 9 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 24
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 939 (percentile 21)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 38% / 42% / 20% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 119
- Indigenous students
- 25%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 |
| Year 1 | 1 |
| Year 2 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 2 |
| Year 4 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 5 |
| Year 6 | 4 |
| Total | 24 |
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 | 24 | 15 | 9 | - | 939 | 2.8 |
| 2024 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 89.7 | 955 | 3 |
| 2023 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 90.8 | 978 | 3.1 |
| 2022 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 87.5 | 985 | 2.8 |
| 2021 | 27 | 10 | 17 | 90.1 | 961 | 2.6 |
| 2020 | 29 | 8 | 21 | - | 952 | 2.6 |
| 2019 | 37 | 11 | 26 | 93.1 | 966 | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 30 | 6 | 24 | 90.7 | 943 | 2.6 |
| 2017 | 24 | 6 | 18 | 92.1 | 974 | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 94.4 | 982 | 1.5 |
| 2015 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 92.6 | 960 | 1.5 |
| 2014 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 95.3 | 923 | 1.8 |
| 2013 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 92.9 | 938 | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 37 | 18 | 19 | 93.5 | 972 | 2.4 |
| 2011 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 89.6 | 918 | 2.4 |
| 2010 | 30 | 14 | 16 | - | 918 | 2.4 |
| 2009 | 36 | 19 | 17 | - | 979 | 2.4 |
| 2008 | 26 | 10 | 16 | - | 979 | 1.2 |
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.