About the school
Finley Public School is a caring and supportive primary school located in Finley, offering education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school strives for excellence in student outcomes, with a vision to create well-rounded individuals who are literate, numerate, technologically aware, and proud Australians. The learning environment at Finley Public School is stimulating and challenging, designed to cater to the diverse needs of all its students.
Curriculum and Extra-Curricular Activities
The school provides a comprehensive education that includes a wide range of subjects and opportunities, allowing students to discover their passions. Extra-curricular activities in literacy, numeracy, sports, music, dance, visual arts, and gifted and talented programs further enrich the educational experience. This holistic approach aims to meet the academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of each child.
Community Engagement
Finley Public School believes in the importance of partnerships with families and the wider community. Teachers and support teams collaborate with families to create personalised learning plans, ensuring that every student receives the appropriate support to thrive. The school's commitment to respect and responsibility helps to foster a sense of belonging among its students, making Finley Public School a welcoming environment for all.
Through its innovative programs and dedicated staff, Finley Public School prepares students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens, engaging them in a culture of high expectations and civic responsibility.
Mission
Our Vision: Finley Public School is an innovative school where our vision is to create 21st century learners in a safe and supportive environment, where every student is challenged and engaged in learning within a culture of high expectations. The core values of respect, responsibility and learning underpin the vision for all at Finley Public School.
Location & Catchment Area
- Finley Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Finley High School 352 m
- B Tocumwal Public School 19.4 km
- C Blighty Public School 21.4 km
- D Berrigan Public School 21.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 139 (59 girls, 80 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 139
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 959 (percentile 28)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 49% / 27% / 15% / 9%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 108
- Indigenous students
- 11%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 29 |
| Year 1 | 18 |
| Year 2 | 20 |
| Year 3 | 15 |
| Year 4 | 19 |
| Year 5 | 16 |
| Year 6 | 22 |
| Total | 139 |
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 | 139 | 59 | 80 | - | 959 | 10.1 |
| 2024 | 138 | 54 | 84 | 87.8 | 957 | 11.1 |
| 2023 | 135 | 62 | 73 | 90 | 962 | 11.1 |
| 2022 | 144 | 66 | 78 | 87.1 | 958 | 11.2 |
| 2021 | 162 | 73 | 89 | 92 | 958 | 10.4 |
| 2020 | 162 | 77 | 85 | - | 965 | 10.4 |
| 2019 | 167 | 82 | 85 | 91.5 | 955 | 10.4 |
| 2018 | 176 | 96 | 80 | 92.8 | 957 | 10.4 |
| 2017 | 195 | 111 | 84 | 94 | 956 | 11.6 |
| 2016 | 196 | 109 | 87 | 92.8 | 956 | 11.8 |
| 2015 | 205 | 115 | 90 | 92.7 | 965 | 11.6 |
| 2014 | 230 | 126 | 104 | 94.8 | 957 | 12.9 |
| 2013 | 223 | 117 | 106 | 95 | 953 | 12.8 |
| 2012 | 210 | 117 | 93 | 97.8 | 970 | 12.5 |
| 2011 | 193 | 107 | 86 | 92.2 | 974 | 11 |
| 2010 | 189 | 104 | 85 | - | 983 | 11.1 |
| 2009 | 199 | 106 | 93 | - | 978 | 11 |
| 2008 | 210 | 112 | 98 | - | 978 | 12.3 |
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.