Griffith East Public School
Excellence, Innovation and Inclusion
About the school
Griffith East Public School is located in Griffith, a large regional centre in the Riverina Region of NSW. The school has an enrolment of 509 students, including 13% of Aboriginal students and 21% from an English as an Additional Language or Dialect background. It features a Multi-Categorical Class to support local students. Griffith East Public School emphasizes strong community relationships through active engagement with the P&C Association and broader community participation.
Academic and Extra-Curricular Offerings
The school offers a diverse range of extra-curricular activities, including sports, public speaking, debating, band, and the performing and creative arts, fostering student engagement and interest. An Italian Community Language Program is available for students from Kindergarten to Year 5, reflecting the significant percentage of Italian-background students.
Focus on Teaching and Learning
With a commitment to quality teaching practices, the school undertakes systematic data-driven approaches to identify and meet student needs, employing evidence-based teaching strategies. Professional collaboration and feedback among teachers help sustain high educational standards. The assistance of the Assistant Principals in Curriculum and Instruction plays a critical role in achieving improved student outcomes in assessments like NAPLAN.
Student Wellbeing Initiatives
Griffith East Public School prioritises student wellbeing through comprehensive practices that create a supportive learning environment. Early interventions are implemented for vulnerable students, ensuring they feel safe and valued. A robust approach to discipline enhances positive behaviour while fostering motivation for learning, leading to active student participation and leadership development.
Mission
Welcome to our school, where excellence drives achievement, innovation inspires learning, and inclusion ensures that every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Location & Catchment Area
- Griffith East Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Wade High School 924 m
- B Griffith North Public School 1.5 km
- C Griffith High School 2.1 km
- D Griffith Public School 2.4 km
- E Kalinda School 2.5 km
- F Yoogali Public School 2.7 km
- G Lake Wyangan Public School 4.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 500 (232 girls, 268 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 500
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 966 (percentile 32)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 39% / 31% / 20% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 106
- Indigenous students
- 15%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 25%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 28.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 74 |
| Year 1 | 62 |
| Year 2 | 68 |
| Year 3 | 80 |
| Year 4 | 65 |
| Year 5 | 77 |
| Year 6 | 74 |
| Total | 500 |
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 | 500 | 232 | 268 | - | 966 | 28.7 |
| 2024 | 511 | 225 | 286 | 90.9 | 960 | 33 |
| 2023 | 505 | 230 | 275 | 90.8 | 967 | 33.1 |
| 2022 | 520 | 240 | 280 | 87 | 968 | 33 |
| 2021 | 523 | 242 | 281 | 93.3 | 975 | 32.3 |
| 2020 | 552 | 249 | 303 | - | 976 | 32.3 |
| 2019 | 569 | 251 | 318 | 93.4 | 973 | 32.3 |
| 2018 | 559 | 255 | 304 | 93.3 | 969 | 32.3 |
| 2017 | 571 | 274 | 297 | 94.2 | 968 | 31.8 |
| 2016 | 552 | 275 | 277 | 93.7 | 968 | 30.3 |
| 2015 | 528 | 267 | 261 | 94 | 966 | 30.8 |
| 2014 | 518 | 264 | 254 | 94.8 | 975 | 31.1 |
| 2013 | 515 | 258 | 257 | 94.3 | 986 | 31 |
| 2012 | 500 | 250 | 250 | 93.7 | 968 | 28.9 |
| 2011 | 499 | 256 | 243 | 94.2 | 966 | 28.5 |
| 2010 | 473 | 237 | 236 | - | 961 | 28.7 |
| 2009 | 484 | 230 | 254 | - | 1007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 466 | 217 | 249 | - | 1007 | 28.7 |
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.