About the school
Lawrence Public School is a medium-sized country primary school located in Lawrence, New South Wales. The school serves a diverse community comprising farmers and those commuting to the nearby centre of Grafton. It acts as a positive focal point within the community, actively participating in town life. The school's mission is to cultivate a supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to achieve their intellectual, personal, and social potential through effort, improvement, and excellence. The dedicated teaching staff works collaboratively with a variety of parents and community members to ensure students develop into young Australians capable of contributing positively to society.
Educational Focus
There is a strong emphasis on achieving basic skills in Literacy and Numeracy, whilst also instilling traditional values. The diverse range of programs offered includes sporting opportunities, creative and performing arts, particularly music, and the integration of computers and interactive technologies within classrooms. To further support students, the school implements a robust student welfare program that ensures the needs of all students are met.
Community Engagement
The active involvement of parents and community members reinforces the positive environment cultivated by the school. This partnership between staff and families is integral in co-designing learning plans that cater specifically to the needs of each student. Lawrence Public School not only focuses on academic success but aims to foster well-rounded individuals who are actively engaged in their learning journeys and ready to face the future with confidence.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Lawrence Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cowper Public School 8.9 km
- B Maclean High School 10.2 km
- C Maclean Public School 10.5 km
- D Gulmarrad Public School 12.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 52 (28 girls, 24 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 52
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 947 (percentile 24)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 51% / 30% / 13% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 119
- Indigenous students
- 15%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 12 |
| Year 1 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 |
| Year 4 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 |
| Year 6 | 6 |
| Total | 52 |
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 | 52 | 28 | 24 | - | 947 | 4.7 |
| 2024 | 42 | 25 | 17 | 90.5 | 942 | 2.9 |
| 2023 | 48 | 23 | 25 | 88.8 | 962 | 4.1 |
| 2022 | 62 | 29 | 33 | 80.8 | 936 | 4.1 |
| 2021 | 62 | 28 | 34 | 88.9 | 935 | 3.9 |
| 2020 | 54 | 28 | 26 | - | 937 | 3.9 |
| 2019 | 59 | 30 | 29 | 89 | 924 | 3.9 |
| 2018 | 68 | 32 | 36 | 91.7 | 933 | 3.9 |
| 2017 | 69 | 32 | 37 | 94 | 927 | 3.9 |
| 2016 | 62 | 32 | 30 | 93.3 | 930 | 3.9 |
| 2015 | 71 | 37 | 34 | 95.2 | 945 | 3.9 |
| 2014 | 72 | 36 | 36 | 95.7 | 961 | 4.8 |
| 2013 | 82 | 41 | 41 | 93.6 | 935 | 4.8 |
| 2012 | 84 | 44 | 40 | 94.5 | 929 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 75 | 35 | 40 | 94.7 | 936 | 3.7 |
| 2010 | 80 | 36 | 44 | - | 935 | 4.6 |
| 2009 | 80 | 35 | 45 | - | 961 | 4.6 |
| 2008 | 79 | 32 | 47 | - | 961 | 4.6 |
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.