Dundurrabin Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Dundurrabin Public School is situated in a beautiful bushland setting 33km north-west of Dorrigo. The school provides a quality education in a caring, family environment, focusing on delivering programs aimed at promoting 21st-century skills through the integration of technology across all Key Learning Areas. Its commitment to improving outcomes for all students is evident, with high-quality resources and materials available to support students, teachers, and parents both at school and home.
Students at Dundurrabin Public School engage in a diverse range of learning opportunities that not only challenge their thinking but also encourage creativity and participation in sports. The school promotes a safe and nurturing environment that fosters social and emotional development, helping build each student's self-esteem.
The name Dundurrabin means 'place of the falling water' according to local Aboriginal lore, and this cultural aspect is reflected in the school’s logo, which symbolises water, land, and the unity of the caring school community. In serving the local community, the school also prioritises inclusivity, providing a welcoming atmosphere for students from all backgrounds. With a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth, Dundurrabin Public School assures a solid foundation for secondary education and lifelong learning.
Mission
At Dundurrabin Public School we are committed to a positive and inclusive school culture that prioritises the wellbeing and learning growth of our students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Dundurrabin Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Hernani Public School 16.4 km
- B Dorrigo High School 22.8 km
- C Dorrigo Public School 23.5 km
- D Cascade Environmental Education Centre 24.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 12 (2 girls, 10 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 879 (percentile 7)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 82% / 18% / 0% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 182
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 |
| Year 1 | 1 |
| Year 2 | 2 |
| Year 3 | 1 |
| Year 4 | 3 |
| Year 6 | 4 |
| Total | 12 |
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 | 12 | 2 | 10 | - | 879 | 1.6 |
| 2024 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 89.9 | 859 | 3.2 |
| 2023 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 86 | 883 | 3.2 |
| 2022 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 82.5 | 905 | 3.3 |
| 2021 | 22 | 7 | 15 | 84.4 | 920 | 3.1 |
| 2020 | 21 | 6 | 15 | - | 943 | 2 |
| 2019 | 27 | 6 | 21 | 88.3 | 898 | 2.7 |
| 2018 | 24 | 7 | 17 | 90.3 | 957 | 2 |
| 2017 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 90.5 | 875 | 1.9 |
| 2016 | 24 | 6 | 18 | 94.2 | 933 | 1.8 |
| 2015 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 91.2 | 844 | 1.5 |
| 2014 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 92.7 | 912 | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 82 | 909 | 1.8 |
| 2012 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 90.5 | 969 | 2.4 |
| 2011 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 88.5 | 997 | 1.3 |
| 2010 | 17 | 4 | 13 | - | 997 | 1.3 |
| 2009 | 17 | 6 | 11 | - | 1025 | 1.3 |
| 2008 | 24 | 6 | 18 | - | 1025 | 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.