About the school
Clunes Public School aims to develop responsible, caring, and committed students who contribute positively to society, fostering an ethos of mutual respect. The school offers innovative learning programs and is staffed by experienced teachers dedicated to student success. Programs at Clunes Public School focus on developing thinking skills and self-esteem in all students, supported by a strong academic emphasis within a positive learning environment.
Curriculum and Extracurricular Activities
The school provides a balanced curriculum that promotes cultural and sporting development. Opportunities for students include a whole-school music program featuring band and choir, sports and fitness programs, an across-school public speaking competition, and a student council. Technology is integrated across the curriculum, preparing students for future-focused learning.
Community Engagement
Clunes Public School values community involvement, seeing it as integral to its organisational structure. Positive interactions between the school and the community are a hallmark of the school’s approach, enhancing the educational experience.
Clunes Public School welcomes children from all backgrounds, ensuring they feel safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day. The school community collaborates closely with families, tailoring plans to address individual learning needs and fostering an atmosphere of support and encouragement. Through these efforts, Clunes Public School equips its students with the skills necessary to thrive both academically and personally in a diverse global society.
Mission
We help every student to learn to live and live to learn. Our values are 'Respect, Responsibility and Integrity'.
Location & Catchment Area
- Clunes Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Eltham Public School 4.3 km
- B Corndale Public School 4.7 km
- C Eureka Public School 5.1 km
- D Rosebank Public School 5.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 86 (33 girls, 53 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 86
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1056 (percentile 70)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 15% / 26% / 34% / 26%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 44
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 14 |
| Year 1 | 17 |
| Year 2 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 13 |
| Year 4 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 13 |
| Year 6 | 12 |
| Total | 86 |
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 | 86 | 33 | 53 | - | 1056 | 5.1 |
| 2024 | 80 | 31 | 49 | 89.1 | 1058 | 4 |
| 2023 | 61 | 30 | 31 | 90.3 | 1041 | 4 |
| 2022 | 64 | 35 | 29 | 88.7 | 1080 | 4 |
| 2021 | 72 | 38 | 34 | 89.9 | 1073 | 4.1 |
| 2020 | 69 | 38 | 31 | - | 1064 | 4.1 |
| 2019 | 74 | 36 | 38 | 91.3 | 1057 | 5.2 |
| 2018 | 82 | 36 | 46 | 92.5 | 1041 | 5.2 |
| 2017 | 85 | 33 | 52 | 92.2 | 1048 | 5.1 |
| 2016 | 87 | 40 | 47 | 94.6 | 1048 | 5.1 |
| 2015 | 84 | 34 | 50 | 94.1 | 1061 | 5.1 |
| 2014 | 95 | 41 | 54 | 93.8 | 1074 | 5.2 |
| 2013 | 102 | 39 | 63 | 93.6 | 1059 | 5.8 |
| 2012 | 110 | 51 | 59 | 92.5 | 1071 | 6 |
| 2011 | 116 | 54 | 62 | 92.8 | 1065 | 6.2 |
| 2010 | 120 | 58 | 62 | - | 1067 | 5.7 |
| 2009 | 114 | 52 | 62 | - | 1085 | 5.7 |
| 2008 | 113 | 54 | 59 | - | 1085 | 5.7 |
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.