About the school
Rankins Springs Public School is a small rural school located in Rankins Springs, known for its spacious grounds and historic buildings. The school prides itself on providing quality education for all students within a safe and caring environment. It fosters a positive climate with an outstanding level of discipline. The school's motto, 'Pride in Effort', encapsulates its culture, highlighting staff commitment to excellence in teaching and continual improvement.
Rankins Springs Public School is dedicated to helping students realise their full potential, encouraging them to become self-directed, lifelong learners contributing positively to their community. The school has strong partnerships with the local community, which supports its teaching programs in various ways. The staff work collaboratively with parents to create learning opportunities that develop academic, physical, social, and emotional skills for students.
The school focuses on three strategic directions: creating a high performing and dynamic learning environment, enhancing community engagement and participation, and building leadership and innovation. Rankins Springs Public School also aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to become successful learners, confident individuals, and informed citizens in a rapidly changing world. By offering a wide range of subjects and opportunities, the school empowers students to discover their passions and develop critical thinking abilities. Overall, Rankins Springs Public School is committed to nurturing curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every learner.
Mission
At Rankins Springs Public School, we inspire every child to be a confident, capable and compassionate learner. We strive for excellence through curiosity, creativity and perseverance, ensuring that each student reaches their full potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Rankins Springs Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Naradhan Public School 25.8 km
- B Weethalle Public School 33.6 km
- C Binya Public School 44.1 km
- D Yenda Public School 46.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 18 (6 girls, 12 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 988 (percentile 42)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 30% / 39% / 24% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 84
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 4 |
| Year 1 | 2 |
| Year 2 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 3 |
| Year 4 | 1 |
| Year 5 | 3 |
| Year 6 | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
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 | 18 | 6 | 12 | - | 988 | 1.6 |
| 2024 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 86.2 | 943 | 2.5 |
| 2023 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 88.7 | 910 | 2.8 |
| 2022 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 86.7 | 964 | 2.9 |
| 2021 | 28 | 11 | 17 | 92.9 | 943 | 2.7 |
| 2020 | 25 | 11 | 14 | - | 922 | 2.7 |
| 2019 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 90.9 | 928 | 2.7 |
| 2018 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 93.6 | 955 | 2.7 |
| 2017 | 25 | 12 | 13 | 95 | 931 | 1.9 |
| 2016 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 95.3 | 963 | 2 |
| 2015 | 23 | 6 | 17 | 95.8 | 965 | 2.1 |
| 2014 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 95.2 | 872 | 1.5 |
| 2013 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 96.5 | 952 | 1.5 |
| 2012 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 95.2 | 933 | 1.3 |
| 2011 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 95.4 | 929 | 1.3 |
| 2010 | 13 | 6 | 7 | - | 929 | 1.3 |
| 2009 | 13 | 7 | 6 | - | 930 | 1.3 |
| 2008 | 14 | 7 | 7 | - | 930 | 1.3 |
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.