About the school
Freemans Reach Public School is a welcoming, friendly school located in a semi-rural area of the Hawkesbury near Windsor. The school fosters strong cooperative relationships with parents and the community, focusing on respect, understanding, responsibility, and independence. It implements an effective welfare and discipline program that emphasises social skills, decision-making, citizenship, and student leadership.
Facilities and Resources
Freemans Reach Public School is situated in beautifully landscaped grounds and is well-resourced with modern technology, including iPads, interactive whiteboards, and wireless internet. The school features a modern library, air-conditioned classrooms, and flexible learning spaces, providing an optimal environment for learning.
Educational Programs
The school offers a variety of programs focusing on literacy, numeracy, dance, technology, sport, and gifted and talented education. A highly effective support program assists students with learning difficulties through initiatives such as Reading Recovery, Learning Assistance, and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) programs. These programs are closely monitored by the learning support team.
Community Engagement
Parents are encouraged to participate actively in school activities and discussions about their children's education and welfare. Freemans Reach Public School collaborates closely with neighbouring Hawkesbury High School and five local schools as part of the Hawkesbury Learning Community, enhancing the educational experience through relevant and effective programs and activities.
Mission
Freemans Reach Public School is a learning environment where: ➢ All students, staff and community members are treated with respect, understanding and compassion; ➢ Wellbeing of students is a priority for all; ➢ High expectations and success as a learner is defined, valued and celebrated; ➢ Personal best and aspiring to excellence are encouraged and supported; ➢ Quality differentiation and 21st-century knowledge, skills and attributes develop successful, resilient, confident and creative individuals who become active and informed citizens.
Location & Catchment Area
- Freemans Reach Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Hawkesbury High School 151 m
- B Wilberforce Public School 3.7 km
- C Glossodia Public School 4.4 km
- D Kurrajong East Public School 5.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 194 (95 girls, 99 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 194
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 957 (percentile 28)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 45% / 38% / 15% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 113
- Indigenous students
- 12%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 38 |
| Year 1 | 28 |
| Year 2 | 24 |
| Year 3 | 26 |
| Year 4 | 25 |
| Year 5 | 26 |
| Year 6 | 27 |
| Total | 194 |
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 | 194 | 95 | 99 | - | 957 | 12 |
| 2024 | 176 | 89 | 87 | 91.7 | 969 | 10.8 |
| 2023 | 170 | 87 | 83 | 91.2 | 966 | 10.8 |
| 2022 | 175 | 84 | 91 | 86.2 | 974 | 10.2 |
| 2021 | 159 | 76 | 83 | 92.2 | 966 | 11.3 |
| 2020 | 175 | 83 | 92 | - | 964 | 11.3 |
| 2019 | 178 | 92 | 86 | 92.1 | 958 | 10.2 |
| 2018 | 182 | 91 | 91 | 93.4 | 960 | 11.3 |
| 2017 | 186 | 88 | 98 | 94.8 | 963 | 11.3 |
| 2016 | 189 | 82 | 107 | 94.4 | 959 | 11.3 |
| 2015 | 183 | 85 | 98 | 93.6 | 976 | 10.9 |
| 2014 | 190 | 94 | 96 | 94.2 | 968 | 11.2 |
| 2013 | 200 | 100 | 100 | 94.2 | 984 | 11 |
| 2012 | 189 | 90 | 99 | 93.5 | 965 | 10.7 |
| 2011 | 206 | 100 | 106 | 95 | 967 | 10.9 |
| 2010 | 218 | 98 | 120 | - | 969 | 12.1 |
| 2009 | 220 | 99 | 121 | - | 988 | 12.1 |
| 2008 | 223 | 99 | 124 | - | 988 | 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.