About the school
Hill End Public School serves the historic village of Hill End, proudly establishing its roots in 1870. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 while fostering a strong sense of community support. The school’s vision is to enable each child to reach their potential, catering to individual strengths and providing an enriching educational experience that enhances the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of every student.
Educational Offerings
Hill End Public School is well-resourced, offering contemporary technology and classroom resources to aid learning. The school curriculum is broad, providing various subjects and opportunities, including STEM programs, cultural excursions, and engagements with local visitors. Special events like the Hill End Visual Arts Camp and the STEM Challenge Cup encourage community participation and collaborative learning.
Commitment to Inclusion
The school prides itself on being inclusive, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds. It aims to create a safe environment where all children feel accepted and valued. Teachers work closely with families to design tailored learning plans that suit each student's unique requirements, ensuring effective support for all learners, including those with additional needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Students at Hill End Public School also participate in physical education classes and are involved in various sporting events, including the Mudgee Small Schools' Swimming Carnival and Athletics Carnivals. The school features a learn-to-swim program conducted by a qualified instructor, further promoting student wellbeing and development.
The community's continued pride and support for Hill End Public School shape its mission to nurture confident, capable learners prepared for life's challenges.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school's vision is to enable each child to reach his or her potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Hill End Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Sofala Public School 26.6 km
- B Hargraves Public School 28.3 km
- C Wattle Flat Public School 28.4 km
- D Mullion Creek Public School 29.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 14 (5 girls, 9 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 972 (percentile 34)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 33% / 37% / 23% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 85
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Year 1 | 1 |
| Year 2 | 2 |
| Year 3 | 1 |
| Year 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 2 |
| Year 6 | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
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 | 14 | 5 | 9 | - | 972 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 92.4 | 995 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 95.6 | 940 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 94 | 1045 | 1.5 |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 94.8 | 988 | 1.3 |
| 2020 | 7 | 3 | 4 | - | 1062 | 1.3 |
| 2019 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 97.3 | 1013 | 1.3 |
| 2018 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 97.4 | 991 | 1.3 |
| 2017 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 94.4 | 1015 | 1.3 |
| 2016 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 95.7 | 971 | 1.3 |
| 2015 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 96.6 | 1009 | 1.3 |
| 2014 | 10 | 5 | 5 | - | 978 | 1.3 |
| 2013 | 5 | 2 | 3 | - | - | 1.3 |
| 2012 | 6 | 3 | 3 | - | 1023 | 1.2 |
| 2011 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 93.3 | 993 | 1.2 |
| 2010 | 9 | 4 | 5 | - | 995 | 1.2 |
| 2009 | 13 | 5 | 8 | - | 1023 | 1.2 |
| 2008 | 13 | 6 | 7 | - | 1023 | 1.3 |
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.