Adelong Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Adelong Public School is located in the historical gold mining town of Adelong in the South West Slopes of New South Wales. Established in 1860, the school serves a current enrolment of 95 students primarily from the town and surrounding rural properties. The school fosters a supportive and challenging learning environment, dedicated to the social, emotional, and academic growth of students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Community Engagement
Adelong Public School encourages strong parental involvement through an active Parents and Citizens (PandC) association. The school looks forward to collaborating with families to share in the educational journey of their children, ensuring that every child reaches their potential.
Facilities and Programs
The school has recently completed the Cooler Classrooms project, enhancing the learning environment by providing modern, air-conditioned classrooms. Adelong Public School is also part of the broader NSW Schools Renewal Program, aimed at improving school infrastructure and creating local job opportunities. The school incorporates modern teaching methods and technology in its classrooms to meet the evolving educational needs of its students.
Commitment to Excellence
At the heart of Adelong Public School’s mission is the commitment to empower students in a caring and connected community. With a focus on excellence in education, the school prides itself on delivering a rich curriculum that includes literacy, numeracy, sport, arts, and technology, ensuring all students are well-prepared for their future.
Mission
Knowledge is Gold Adelong Public School empowers every student to learn, grow and thrive in a caring, connected community. We provide a safe and inclusive environment where each child is known, valued and inspired to achieve their personal best and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Adelong Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tumut Public School 14.2 km
- B Tumut High School 14.2 km
- C Snowy Valleys School 14.4 km
- D Franklin Public School 15.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 24 (6 girls, 18 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 24
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 929 (percentile 18)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 57% / 35% / 1% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 139
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 1 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 2 |
| Year 3 | 2 |
| Year 4 | 2 |
| Year 5 | 8 |
| Year 6 | 3 |
| Total | 24 |
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 | 24 | 6 | 18 | - | 929 | 2.1 |
| 2024 | 28 | 8 | 20 | 89.4 | 935 | 3.2 |
| 2023 | 34 | 12 | 22 | 88.1 | 947 | 4.7 |
| 2022 | 47 | 22 | 25 | 88.3 | 962 | 4.6 |
| 2021 | 52 | 30 | 22 | 90 | 931 | 3.8 |
| 2020 | 61 | 35 | 26 | - | 951 | 3.8 |
| 2019 | 65 | 37 | 28 | 89.7 | 946 | 3.8 |
| 2018 | 68 | 36 | 32 | 92.1 | 941 | 3.8 |
| 2017 | 77 | 36 | 41 | 91.3 | 954 | 4.8 |
| 2016 | 81 | 40 | 41 | 92.7 | 965 | 4.8 |
| 2015 | 76 | 36 | 40 | 93.3 | 966 | 4.7 |
| 2014 | 81 | 32 | 49 | 93.4 | 957 | 4.7 |
| 2013 | 80 | 29 | 51 | 93.8 | 983 | 4.7 |
| 2012 | 88 | 33 | 55 | 94.3 | 990 | 4.7 |
| 2011 | 95 | 35 | 60 | 93.5 | 989 | 4.7 |
| 2010 | 98 | 32 | 66 | - | 998 | 4.7 |
| 2009 | 95 | 31 | 64 | - | 1031 | 4.7 |
| 2008 | 80 | 27 | 53 | - | 1031 | 4.7 |
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.