About the school
Medlow Public School is situated on the Taylors Arm of the Nambucca River, offering a tranquil environment conducive to learning. The school prides itself on its highly qualified and enthusiastic staff who create a warm, caring atmosphere for students. With a focus on effective literacy and numeracy programs delivered through small-group teaching, Medlow Public School ensures that students can achieve their full academic potential. The school has a strong reputation for excellence, demonstrated by impressive results in state-wide and national assessments.
Community and Support
The school benefits from robust parental and community involvement, supported by an active Parents and Citizens Association. Medlow Public School fosters strong partnerships with families, co-designing learning plans that cater to each student's needs and learning styles. The commitment to student wellbeing and engagement is evident in the supportive environment cultivated by the staff.
Facilities and Programs
Medlow Public School features well-resourced, air-conditioned classrooms, a library, and state-of-the-art technology, including video conferencing facilities and interactive whiteboards. The idyllic rural grounds provide outdoor learning areas and playing fields for various sports and team games. Students engage in numerous sporting activities and carnivals throughout the year, including athletics, swimming, and cross-country events. Additionally, the school offers a variety of programs, such as music, gardening, and peer support, catering to the diverse interests of its students.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Medlow Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Willawarrin Public School 17.4 km
- B Bellbrook Public School 17.9 km
- C Eungai Public School 18.5 km
- D Bowraville Central School 21.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 33 (20 girls, 13 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 33
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 978 (percentile 37)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 26% / 44% / 27% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 106
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 7 |
| Year 1 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 |
| Year 4 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 5 |
| Year 6 | 1 |
| Total | 33 |
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 | 33 | 20 | 13 | - | 978 | 2.7 |
| 2024 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 89.4 | 998 | 2.7 |
| 2023 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 86.5 | 992 | 3.2 |
| 2022 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 89.1 | 1009 | 2 |
| 2021 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 93.6 | 937 | 1.7 |
| 2020 | 9 | 3 | 6 | - | 950 | 1.7 |
| 2019 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 86.8 | 961 | 1.7 |
| 2018 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 94 | 988 | 1.3 |
| 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 94.4 | - | 1.3 |
| 2016 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 94.7 | 957 | 1.3 |
| 2015 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 94.2 | 969 | 1.3 |
| 2014 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 91.5 | 972 | 1.7 |
| 2013 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 93.9 | 1001 | 1.3 |
| 2012 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 95 | 973 | 1.3 |
| 2011 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 94 | 981 | 1.3 |
| 2010 | 20 | 11 | 9 | - | 1019 | 1.3 |
| 2009 | 25 | 11 | 14 | - | 1001 | 3 |
| 2008 | 21 | 9 | 12 | - | 1001 | 1.3 |
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.