About the school
Rand Public School is a small, vibrant rural school situated on traditional Wiradjuri land in the Riverina region of New South Wales. Within the Federation Shire and a member of the Hume Network, this school provides high-quality, inclusive education for students from the local township and surrounding rural properties. It maintains a strong emphasis on high expectations in learning while promoting the positive wellbeing of each student.
Education and Support
The school prioritises continual academic, social, and emotional growth for every individual through strong relationships among the staff, students, and the wider school community. Rand Public School is committed to supporting its students in achieving their personal best across all areas of development—academic, social, emotional, and physical. Tailored teaching and learning activities are crafted in response to student data to enhance skills and knowledge across the curriculum.
Values and Community Involvement
Kindness, respect, and best effort are key values at Rand Public School, where approximately 3.7% of students identify as Aboriginal. The school has identified comprehension as a primary focus for all students, engaging in high-impact professional learning and data analysis to improve reading and comprehension skills across various subjects. Strong community support enhances student engagement, complemented by a proactive Parents and Citizens Association that organises significant events like the annual Football and Netball Carnival, fostering competition and social interaction.
The ethos of wellbeing practices allows each student to flourish in a nurturing environment where they are recognised as valuable members of both the school and the community. Rand Public School strives to cultivate resilient, responsible, and respectful learners who embrace learning challenges.
Mission
A close-knit rural school where students, staff, and families unite to build an inclusive culture that celebrates success in every part of school life, valuing every student's abilities and the positive ways they contribute to our school and community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Rand Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Walbundrie Public School 16.7 km
- B Pleasant Hills Public School 24.4 km
- C Brocklesby Public School 26.8 km
- D Burrumbuttock Public School 33.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 30 (15 girls, 15 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 30
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 979 (percentile 37)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 45% / 27% / 25% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 97
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Year 1 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 3 |
| Year 4 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 5 |
| Year 6 | 4 |
| Total | 30 |
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 | 30 | 15 | 15 | - | 979 | 2.7 |
| 2024 | 31 | 15 | 16 | 87.2 | 963 | 2.7 |
| 2023 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 86.2 | 978 | 2.7 |
| 2022 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 84.4 | 989 | 2.7 |
| 2021 | 37 | 21 | 16 | 87.6 | 982 | 2.5 |
| 2020 | 27 | 15 | 12 | - | 971 | 2.5 |
| 2019 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 93.5 | 989 | 2.5 |
| 2018 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 95.9 | 1009 | 1.8 |
| 2017 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 94.1 | 992 | 1.9 |
| 2016 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 96.1 | 1003 | 1.9 |
| 2015 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 94.9 | 1010 | 1.3 |
| 2014 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 94.7 | 995 | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 95.2 | 990 | 1.4 |
| 2012 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 96.5 | 1008 | 1.2 |
| 2011 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 93.6 | 1001 | 1.2 |
| 2010 | 14 | 7 | 7 | - | 1001 | 1.2 |
| 2009 | 15 | 8 | 7 | - | 1082 | 1.2 |
| 2008 | 19 | 10 | 9 | - | 1082 | 1.2 |
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.