Exeter Public School

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About the school

Exeter Public School serves the small village of Exeter, the only school in a community of around 500 people, with an enrolment of approximately 100 students primarily from the village and surrounding rural properties. The school prides itself on its child-centred approach, aiming to provide a safe, happy, and stimulating environment where each child can achieve their full potential. The school fosters strong partnerships with the local community, encouraging participation and support from families and residents.

Educational Focus

Exeter Public School employs a tailored approach to education known as Personalised, Powerful Learning. This includes additional literacy classes designed to reduce group sizes and offer targeted support. The school emphasises preparing students for the future, integrating innovative programs in STEM, coding, digital storytelling, and hands-on technologies such as 3D printing and robotics. Their award-winning podcast, "The Bell," exemplifies the creative initiatives undertaken at the school.

Community and Culture

The school prides itself on nurturing a caring culture, promoting strong relationships among different age groups through various enrichment programs like the crochet club, cooking group, running club, and kitchen garden. Respect, curiosity, and teamwork are core values, ensuring a nurturing environment for all students, who are seen as unique individuals deserving of attention and care.

With a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, Exeter Public School strives to prepare its students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens, celebrating their unique backgrounds and embracing cultural inclusivity within the school community. Parents have expressed high satisfaction, contrasting the school’s environment with the best private institutions.

Mission

A school where every child is known, valued, and empowered to thrive.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Exeter Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
123 (59 girls, 64 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
123
ICSEA What does this mean?
1030 (percentile 60)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
23% / 33% / 28% / 16%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
6.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
1.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 15
Year 1 15
Year 2 20
Year 3 22
Year 4 19
Year 5 12
Year 6 20
Total 123

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 123 59 64 - 1030 6.3
2024 118 56 62 90.2 1035 7.6
2023 121 58 63 91.1 1034 7.7
2022 124 57 67 90.6 1064 7.5
2021 120 54 66 93.3 1054 7.5
2020 139 66 73 - 1049 7.5
2019 142 72 70 93 1041 7.5
2018 140 73 67 95.6 1058 7.5
2017 131 66 65 95.6 1057 7
2016 113 55 58 96.3 1079 5.8
2015 98 54 44 95.8 1070 4.7
2014 74 43 31 95 1041 3.6
2013 77 46 31 95 1055 4.6
2012 68 43 25 94.1 1059 3.5
2011 86 47 39 94.8 1082 4.5
2010 83 42 41 - 1082 4.5
2009 91 46 45 - 1096 4.5
2008 82 38 44 - 1096 4.5

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.

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