About the school
Gundaroo Public School is a small educational institution with a rich history of almost 160 years, dedicated to providing a high-quality education in a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school embodies its motto, Working Together, reflecting its commitment to collaborate with the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for every student. With high expectations and a focus on holistic education, Gundaroo Public School prioritises strong literacy and numeracy teaching alongside wellbeing and sustainability initiatives.
The school promotes adventure, imagination, and curiosity through engaging learning experiences. Its vast grounds offer diverse outdoor learning spaces, enabling students to explore in vegetable gardens, shaded areas, and outdoor classrooms, fostering creativity and active learning beyond the traditional classroom walls. The dedicated staff nurture a culture of excellence, ensuring that every child is recognised and catered to, promoting personal growth and lifelong learning.
Teachers at Gundaroo Public School actively seek to improve their educational practices, viewing themselves as lifelong learners alongside their students. This collaborative approach is bolstered by strong relationships with families, ensuring tailored learning support for each child. The school creates a safe and respectful community where diversity is celebrated, empowering students to become well-rounded global citizens. Gundaroo Public School welcomes families to join this vibrant educational community, offering a range of opportunities that prepare students to thrive both in school and beyond.
Mission
We support every student to learn, grow and succeed. We are a small school with high expectations, providing an inclusive educational environment that nurtures connection, wellbeing and success for all, empowering our students to achieve their full potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Gundaroo Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Sutton Public School 15.1 km
- B Collector Public School 19.9 km
- C Murrumbateman Public School 22.7 km
- D Gunning Public School 27.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 140 (55 girls, 85 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 140
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1101 (percentile 84)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 10% / 19% / 28% / 43%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 34
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 12 |
| Year 1 | 26 |
| Year 2 | 18 |
| Year 3 | 22 |
| Year 4 | 23 |
| Year 5 | 18 |
| Year 6 | 21 |
| Total | 140 |
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 | 140 | 55 | 85 | - | 1101 | 7.5 |
| 2024 | 127 | 59 | 68 | 92.3 | 1075 | 6.3 |
| 2023 | 119 | 54 | 65 | 91.6 | 1079 | 6.3 |
| 2022 | 123 | 57 | 66 | 86.9 | 1066 | 7.2 |
| 2021 | 126 | 61 | 65 | 91.8 | 1061 | 7.1 |
| 2020 | 118 | 63 | 55 | - | 1055 | 6 |
| 2019 | 114 | 62 | 52 | 92.8 | 1047 | 6 |
| 2018 | 105 | 50 | 55 | 94.3 | 1070 | 6 |
| 2017 | 105 | 52 | 53 | 95.9 | 1088 | 5.9 |
| 2016 | 98 | 52 | 46 | 95.7 | 1099 | 4.8 |
| 2015 | 87 | 36 | 51 | 97.3 | 1114 | 4.7 |
| 2014 | 82 | 37 | 45 | 97.4 | 1111 | 4.7 |
| 2013 | 93 | 44 | 49 | 97.3 | 1128 | 4.7 |
| 2012 | 85 | 41 | 44 | 96.7 | 1124 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 80 | 39 | 41 | 94.1 | 1129 | 4.6 |
| 2010 | 82 | 39 | 43 | - | 1158 | 4.6 |
| 2009 | 78 | 37 | 41 | - | 1156 | 4.6 |
| 2008 | 79 | 36 | 43 | - | 1156 | 4.6 |
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.