About the school
Albert Park Public School is an innovative and progressive educational institution located in East Lismore, offering quality teaching programs in a nurturing small school environment. With an enrolment of 58 students, predominantly local and including 33% Indigenous students, the school values every child's individuality and creativity, ensuring they can succeed in various aspects of their development.
Focus on Individual Needs
The school fosters a caring and creative environment, prioritising literacy and numeracy, technology, and student welfare as reflected in survey feedback. This commitment is reinforced by a dedicated staff, including three permanent teachers, an Instructional Leader, and a permanent Aboriginal Education Officer, along with additional temporary support to enhance learning outcomes.
Innovative Learning Environment
The school is equipped with spacious double classrooms, interactive whiteboards, and technologies for each student. With ample outdoor facilities such as shaded playgrounds, sports courts, and climbing equipment, students enjoy a balanced educational experience. Albert Park Public School has consistently achieved growth in national and state testing, often surpassing state averages due to its emphasis on tailored teaching methods.
Community Engagement
Engagement with families and local communities is a vital aspect of the school's ethos, with active parent participation through the P&C and a Student Representative Council. Albert Park Public School is proud to contribute to the Rivers P-12 College network, enhancing professional development across campuses.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Albert Park Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Lismore South Public School 1.7 km
- B Lismore Public School 2.0 km
- C Wyrallah Road Public School 2.2 km
- D Wilson Park School 2.3 km
- E The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus 2.4 km
- F The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus 2.4 km
- G Lismore Heights Public School 3.2 km
- H Caniaba Public School 4.1 km
- I Goonellabah Public School 4.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 102 (45 girls, 57 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 102
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 950 (percentile 25)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 35% / 32% / 23% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 103
- Indigenous students
- 33%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 14 |
| Year 1 | 12 |
| Year 2 | 16 |
| Year 3 | 8 |
| Year 4 | 17 |
| Year 5 | 22 |
| Year 6 | 13 |
| Total | 102 |
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 | 102 | 45 | 57 | - | 950 | 10.5 |
| 2024 | 101 | 51 | 50 | 87 | 929 | 10.5 |
| 2023 | 92 | 45 | 47 | 89.6 | 927 | 9.5 |
| 2022 | 92 | 43 | 49 | 81 | 941 | 9.2 |
| 2021 | 98 | 46 | 52 | 86.9 | 918 | 8.2 |
| 2020 | 98 | 40 | 58 | - | 908 | 8.2 |
| 2019 | 97 | 36 | 61 | 89.2 | 898 | 8.2 |
| 2018 | 89 | 35 | 54 | 90.5 | 913 | 7.1 |
| 2017 | 67 | 31 | 36 | 87 | 905 | 4.8 |
| 2016 | 57 | 24 | 33 | 87.9 | 886 | 5.2 |
| 2015 | 56 | 19 | 37 | 87.1 | 838 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 57 | 24 | 33 | 88.3 | 816 | 4.2 |
| 2013 | 45 | 17 | 28 | 85.9 | 872 | 3 |
| 2012 | 47 | 20 | 27 | 88.6 | 879 | 5.1 |
| 2011 | 54 | 25 | 29 | 89.6 | 882 | 5.1 |
| 2010 | 56 | 25 | 31 | - | 874 | 5.1 |
| 2009 | 62 | 27 | 35 | - | 938 | 5.1 |
| 2008 | 64 | 28 | 36 | - | 938 | 5.1 |
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.