About the school
Greenethorpe Public School is located in the small rural village of Greenethorpe, approximately 25 minutes from Grenfell, Cowra, and Young. The school offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with regular bus services available for those from surrounding areas. As part of both the Young Small Schools' and Cowra Small Schools' Groups, Greenethorpe Public School emphasises individualised learning, focusing on each child's academic, social, and emotional development.
The curriculum prioritises Literacy and Numeracy while incorporating technology into learning. Each student has access to a personal computer, interactive whiteboards, and participates in virtual excursions to connect with broader communities. The school also places great importance on music education; all students learn to play the Marimba and have access to a variety of instruments, with a specialist music teacher offering weekly lessons.
Leadership opportunities are encouraged among senior students, enhancing their development through active roles in school assemblies, charity events, and leadership conferences. Extra-curricular activities, including participation in local competitions and events, enrich the students' educational experience. The school prides itself on its strong sporting record, with students competing at various levels.
Greenethorpe Public School’s dedicated staff, small class sizes, and modern facilities create an ideal environment for comprehensive learning, emphasizing the values of honesty, kindness, and respect, making it a commendable choice for families seeking quality education in a small community setting.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school embraces students from all backgrounds, providing a supportive smaller school environment where every child feels safe, included and prepared to learn from their very first day.
Location & Catchment Area
- Greenethorpe Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Monteagle Public School 22.3 km
- B The Henry Lawson High School 24.3 km
- C Grenfell Public School 24.4 km
- D Maimuru Public School 32.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 5 (3 girls, 2 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 893 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 93% / 7% / 0% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 235
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Year 2 | 2 |
| Year 5 | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
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 | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | 893 | 1.6 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 81.8 | 921 | 1.6 |
| 2023 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 78.8 | 866 | 1.6 |
| 2022 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 84.4 | 875 | 1.6 |
| 2021 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 85.6 | 930 | 1.4 |
| 2020 | 14 | 6 | 8 | - | 948 | 1.4 |
| 2019 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 89.6 | 954 | 1.4 |
| 2018 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 89.7 | 926 | 1.4 |
| 2017 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 94.2 | 889 | 1.4 |
| 2016 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 95.3 | 918 | 1.4 |
| 2015 | 25 | 11 | 14 | 92 | 945 | 2 |
| 2014 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 93.8 | 928 | 1.5 |
| 2013 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 94 | 944 | 1.5 |
| 2012 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 94.8 | 995 | 1.8 |
| 2011 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 92.5 | 978 | 2.4 |
| 2010 | 25 | 14 | 11 | - | 978 | 1.8 |
| 2009 | 26 | 17 | 9 | - | 979 | 1.3 |
| 2008 | 21 | 12 | 9 | - | 979 | 1.2 |
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.