Gulgong Public School

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About the school

Gulgong Public School is a medium-sized rural school dedicated to meeting the individual needs of its students within a safe and supportive environment. The school's committed and caring staff encourage students to strive towards their potential, providing a relevant and challenging curriculum designed to foster growth. The aim of Gulgong Public School is to develop happy, motivated, conscientious, and confident children who are self-disciplined and ready to contribute positively to their community.

Community and Support

At Gulgong Public School, the staff work collaboratively to deliver high-quality teaching and learning. They maintain high expectations for all students while promoting cooperation and positive attitudes. The school seeks active involvement from parents, fostering strong partnerships to benefit students' educational experiences.

The school is proud to be involved in various programs aimed at improving the school environment, such as the Cooler Classrooms project, which enhances the learning atmosphere by ensuring better ventilation and temperature control. Additionally, Gulgong Public School participates in sustainable energy initiatives, including solar panel installation to reduce energy costs and promote environmental responsibility.

Curriculum and Opportunities

Gulgong Public School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes not only core subjects but also a variety of extracurricular activities, enabling students to explore their interests and develop essential skills. With a focus on values such as resilience, respect, responsibility, and reasoning, the school supports students in becoming well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.

Mission

At Gulgong Public School, Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow reflects the way we support every child to grow and succeed. Our students shine in academics, sport, public speaking, the arts, and STEM, and these achievements come from the strong foundations we build together.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Gulgong Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
283 (139 girls, 144 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
283
ICSEA What does this mean?
913 (percentile 14)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
60% / 26% / 11% / 3%
Indigenous students
23%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
20.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
5.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 33
Year 1 38
Year 2 37
Year 3 40
Year 4 46
Year 5 46
Year 6 43
Total 283

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 283 139 144 - 913 20.5
2024 281 136 145 86.9 920 20.3
2023 294 135 159 88.7 907 21.5
2022 309 156 153 83.3 897 21.5
2021 317 161 156 90 907 20.3
2020 315 156 159 - 899 20.5
2019 344 168 176 90.2 907 21.5
2018 331 162 169 92.4 914 19.3
2017 304 148 156 95 922 17.7
2016 288 145 143 92.1 905 17.6
2015 289 142 147 92.6 918 16.4
2014 247 123 124 92.3 921 14.9
2013 223 111 112 92.3 916 14
2012 225 115 110 92 917 13.8
2011 206 99 107 91.6 913 12.6
2010 192 96 96 - 935 12.4
2009 203 97 106 - 958 12.6
2008 211 108 103 - 958 12.4

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.

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