Meadow Flat Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Meadow Flat Public School is a small co-educational primary school located in a rural area on the Great Western Highway, approximately 34km from Bathurst and 29km from Lithgow. Established in 1856, it features historic buildings, including the 'Beehive' structure built in 1884, which now houses the Music Room. The school is accessible by small buses servicing the surrounding areas of Sunny Corner and Meadow Flat.
The school is dedicated to fostering student potential across a comprehensive and innovative curriculum. With a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, technology, and the arts, it endeavours to empower students to take responsibility for their learning and to always strive to 'Do Your Best'. The learning environment nurtures a warm, caring, and family-like atmosphere where every child is valued.
The staff at Meadow Flat Public School are committed and professional, aiming to create a stimulating and safe learning environment that builds students' confidence and prepares them to adapt to new situations. By engaging families and focusing on students' individual needs, the school fosters a supportive community that enhances the overall educational experience. Meadow Flat Public School prides itself on being an inclusive institution, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and catering to their learning needs.
Mission
At Meadow Flat Public School, we are dedicated to cultivating a vibrant learning community where every student is empowered to become an independent and confident learner. We establish strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, fostering a culture of excellence where all students strive for personal growth and achievement through a high-quality public education.
Location & Catchment Area
- Meadow Flat Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Portland Central School 10.4 km
- B Wallerawang Public School 14.0 km
- C Cullen Bullen Public School 18.2 km
- D O'Connell Public School 21.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 30 (11 girls, 19 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 30
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1000 (percentile 47)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 36% / 25% / 23% / 17%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 81
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Year 1 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 |
| Year 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 4 |
| Year 6 | 4 |
| Total | 30 |
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 | 30 | 11 | 19 | - | 1000 | 2.8 |
| 2024 | 34 | 15 | 19 | 91.3 | 983 | 2.8 |
| 2023 | 43 | 21 | 22 | 89.6 | 960 | 2.8 |
| 2022 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 81.9 | 937 | 3.9 |
| 2021 | 65 | 32 | 33 | 89 | 952 | 3.7 |
| 2020 | 65 | 31 | 34 | - | 967 | 3.7 |
| 2019 | 58 | 27 | 31 | 90.1 | 960 | 3.6 |
| 2018 | 50 | 23 | 27 | 89.2 | 955 | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 45 | 24 | 21 | 91.9 | 972 | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 50 | 22 | 28 | 94.1 | 989 | 3.7 |
| 2015 | 53 | 26 | 27 | 93.6 | 990 | 3.7 |
| 2014 | 54 | 27 | 27 | 95.8 | 1012 | 3.6 |
| 2013 | 42 | 21 | 21 | 95.3 | 996 | 2.4 |
| 2012 | 44 | 20 | 24 | 94 | 985 | 2.4 |
| 2011 | 41 | 18 | 23 | 94 | 967 | 2.3 |
| 2010 | 33 | 14 | 19 | - | 992 | 2.3 |
| 2009 | 32 | 15 | 17 | - | 1016 | 2.3 |
| 2008 | 41 | 21 | 20 | - | 1016 | 2.3 |
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.