Glenquarry Public School
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About the school
Glenquarry Public School is a small, semi-rural school located in the Southern Highlands of N.S.W. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment that encourages individual student care in a safe, friendly, and structured setting. Its mission is to prepare students not only for secondary education but also to lead a healthy lifestyle and become responsible citizens. The school aims to instil the ability to adapt to a changing future in its students.
Learning Environment
The school prides itself on its personalised learning approach, tailoring lessons to fit each student's unique learning style, interests, and needs. This emphasis on individual growth is complemented by the commitment to building resilience and a love of learning. With smaller class sizes, students are afforded the opportunity to cultivate meaningful relationships and a strong sense of belonging within a close-knit community.
Curriculum and Programs
Glenquarry Public School enhances its curriculum through the integration of current Information Communication Technology (ICT) learning programs, as well as engaging students in hands-on experiences, which can include caring for chickens and cooking with fresh produce they have grown. Such initiatives not only promote leadership but also instil real-world skills and sustainable practices.
Community Engagement
The school values strong partnerships with families and the wider community, actively inviting parents to engage in school life. Given its location in the picturesque Glenquarry hills, the school offers spacious fields for recreation and development, ensuring students have a safe place for both educational and social growth.
Mission
Our nurturing environment fosters growth, resilience, and connection, helping students navigate their educational journeys with confidence.
Location & Catchment Area
- Glenquarry Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kangaloon Public School 5.4 km
- B Bowral High School 6.7 km
- C Bowral Public School 7.5 km
- D Highlands School 7.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 23 (13 girls, 10 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 23
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1045 (percentile 66)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 12% / 28% / 41% / 19%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 47
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 4 |
| Year 1 | 1 |
| Year 2 | 1 |
| Year 3 | 6 |
| Year 4 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 4 |
| Year 6 | 1 |
| Total | 23 |
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 | 23 | 13 | 10 | - | 1045 | 1.9 |
| 2024 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 91.4 | 1020 | 2 |
| 2023 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 91.9 | 1041 | 2.8 |
| 2022 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 85 | 1013 | 1.3 |
| 2021 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 90.9 | 1030 | 1.7 |
| 2020 | 24 | 9 | 15 | - | 1028 | 2.5 |
| 2019 | 28 | 10 | 18 | 92.9 | 1045 | 2.5 |
| 2018 | 31 | 10 | 21 | 93.7 | 1020 | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 28 | 8 | 20 | 94.6 | 1018 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 27 | 10 | 17 | 95.1 | 1022 | 2.4 |
| 2015 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 97 | 1036 | 1.9 |
| 2014 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 94.2 | 1010 | 1.9 |
| 2013 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 95.4 | 977 | 1.8 |
| 2012 | 19 | 4 | 15 | 90.9 | 1112 | 1.7 |
| 2011 | 36 | 21 | 15 | 94.5 | 1056 | 2.3 |
| 2010 | 34 | 21 | 13 | - | 1079 | 2.3 |
| 2009 | 38 | 26 | 12 | - | 1088 | 2.3 |
| 2008 | 39 | 27 | 12 | - | 1088 | 2.3 |
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.