Russell Vale Public School
About the school
Russell Vale Public School is a personal, family-oriented, community-focussed primary school located within picturesque parklands in the northern suburbs of Wollongong. Established in 1954, it has a proud tradition of academic, cultural, creative, and sporting programs and achievements. Enrolments are currently at 261 students structured into 11 classes, which includes 27 students who are EAL/D and 10 Aboriginal students.
The teaching staff at Russell Vale Public School are experienced and work collaboratively to set high expectations for all students. The school places a strong emphasis on explicit and effective teaching practices, along with a differentiated curriculum that is research and evidence-based to drive student improvement. The pursuit of quality teaching practices is enhanced by embedded reflection on practice and continued engagement in high-impact professional learning.
Russell Vale Public School is strongly supported by an involved parent community, which includes an active and interested Parents and Citizens' Association and the Fathers of Russell Vale Kids (FORKS). The school takes pride in delivering quality public education for the children and families it serves.
Location & Catchment Area
- Russell Vale Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Woonona East Public School 1.1 km
- B Corrimal Public School 1.1 km
- C Bellambi Public School 1.5 km
- D Woonona Public School 1.5 km
- E Woonona High School 1.6 km
- F Corrimal High School 1.7 km
- G Corrimal East Public School 2.1 km
- H Waniora Public School 2.8 km
- I Bulli High School 2.8 km
- J Tarrawanna Public School 2.8 km
- K Towradgi Public School 3.3 km
- L Bulli Public School 3.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 262 (130 girls, 132 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 262
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1040 (percentile 64)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 22% / 32% / 26% / 20%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 74
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 39 |
| Year 1 | 36 |
| Year 2 | 32 |
| Year 3 | 43 |
| Year 4 | 27 |
| Year 5 | 41 |
| Year 6 | 44 |
| Total | 262 |
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 | 262 | 130 | 132 | - | 1040 | 15.4 |
| 2024 | 263 | 122 | 141 | 91.4 | 1040 | 15.4 |
| 2023 | 275 | 128 | 147 | 92.6 | 1036 | 15.4 |
| 2022 | 279 | 136 | 143 | 88.8 | 1028 | 14.6 |
| 2021 | 289 | 142 | 147 | 92.3 | 1031 | 14.7 |
| 2020 | 291 | 140 | 151 | - | 1026 | 15.7 |
| 2019 | 286 | 136 | 150 | 93.4 | 1020 | 15.7 |
| 2018 | 270 | 131 | 139 | 93 | 1026 | 14.6 |
| 2017 | 256 | 130 | 126 | 94.5 | 1021 | 13.1 |
| 2016 | 243 | 118 | 125 | 94.1 | 1015 | 13 |
| 2015 | 240 | 117 | 123 | 94.6 | 1013 | 12.9 |
| 2014 | 233 | 107 | 126 | 95.1 | 1008 | 13.1 |
| 2013 | 242 | 113 | 129 | 94.5 | 1013 | 13.1 |
| 2012 | 247 | 120 | 127 | 95 | 984 | 12.6 |
| 2011 | 246 | 117 | 129 | 94.9 | 985 | 12.6 |
| 2010 | 247 | 112 | 135 | - | 985 | 12.6 |
| 2009 | 259 | 119 | 140 | - | 1015 | 12.6 |
| 2008 | 287 | 139 | 148 | - | 1015 | 14.8 |
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.