About the school
Hargraves Public School is a small rural school located 35 km south-west of Mudgee in the Central West of New South Wales. It is an active member of the Mudgee Small Schools Network and the Lithgow Directorate, providing education to twelve students from the village and surrounding rural areas. The school serves as a focal point for the community, with students, parents, and community members taking pride in its operations and achievements.
Educational Environment
Hargraves Public School focuses on delivering a high-quality education in a safe and nurturing environment. The dedicated teaching staff, maintaining a low teacher-student ratio of no more than 1:5 for Literacy and Numeracy, ensures that individual learning needs can be met through tailored educational programs. The presence of a supportive Parents and Citizens (P&C) group further enhances the educational experience.
Facilities and Resources
The school is well-resourced, featuring modern technology including interactive whiteboards, video conferencing facilities, and access to computers and iPads for each student. This commitment to technology is complemented by various sporting, social, and cultural opportunities through collaborations with the Mudgee Small Schools Network. Students participate in external competitions, representing the school at Zone and Regional levels in various sports.
Community Engagement
A unique aspect of Hargraves Public School is its Birth to Kindergarten program, which invites parents with very young children to participate in a weekly Play Group to promote early socialisation. Additionally, the school offers a variety of excursions, ensuring students engage with the wider community while enhancing their educational experience. With a mission to address the social and educational needs of all students, Hargraves Public School truly embodies the motto: 'The School with the Heart of Gold.'
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Hargraves Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cudgegong Valley Public School 22.7 km
- B Mudgee High School 23.6 km
- C Mudgee Public School 23.8 km
- D Hill End Public School 28.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 12 (4 girls, 8 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 840 (percentile 4)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 87% / 7% / 7% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 164
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 |
| Year 1 | 2 |
| Year 2 | 1 |
| Year 3 | 2 |
| Year 5 | 3 |
| Year 6 | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
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 | 12 | 4 | 8 | - | 840 | 1.6 |
| 2024 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 95.4 | 837 | 1.6 |
| 2023 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 89.7 | 842 | 1.6 |
| 2022 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 86.9 | 856 | 1.6 |
| 2021 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 92.1 | 868 | 1.5 |
| 2020 | 29 | 17 | 12 | - | 893 | 2.6 |
| 2019 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 95.6 | 868 | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 29 | 20 | 9 | 94.5 | 857 | 2.6 |
| 2017 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 95.7 | 863 | 1.9 |
| 2016 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 92.8 | 888 | 2.5 |
| 2015 | 30 | 11 | 19 | 92.3 | 870 | 2.5 |
| 2014 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 94.3 | 870 | 2.6 |
| 2013 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 95.8 | 875 | 2.6 |
| 2012 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 96.1 | 919 | 2.4 |
| 2011 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 94.4 | 881 | 2.4 |
| 2010 | 26 | 13 | 13 | - | 881 | 2.4 |
| 2009 | 32 | 16 | 16 | - | 928 | 2.4 |
| 2008 | 28 | 12 | 16 | - | 928 | 2.4 |
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.