About the school
Middleton Public School is an innovative community school located in Parkes, dedicated to fostering a challenging and supportive environment that encourages all students to strive for personal excellence. The school features enthusiastic and committed staff who prioritise student engagement in various academic, cultural, and sporting activities with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and technology. With modern facilities, including a computer laboratory, video conferencing capabilities, and interactive whiteboards in every classroom, the school provides an inviting and stimulating atmosphere for learning.
Programs and Opportunities
Middleton Public School offers an on-site Carewest Preschool that caters to 20 children and runs twice weekly. Additionally, the school hosts a pre-kindergarten playgroup, enhancing community involvement. Students have access to a wide variety of extracurricular activities, allowing them to uncover their passions and develop essential skills. The school prides itself on its strong welfare and peer support programs, which foster student leadership and harmonious collaboration among students.
Community Engagement
The school actively promotes involvement from families and the broader community. Parents are welcomed into classrooms and invited to attend assemblies every Thursday to celebrate their children's achievements. There is an established partnership with the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, which offers the Wiradjuri language to all students, showcasing the school's commitment to inclusivity and multicultural education.
Commitment to Education
By prioritising student welfare and engagement, Middleton Public School helps every student feel safe and included from their very first day, ensuring a strong start to their educational journey. The school's dedication to personal best and being worthy shapes its educational philosophy, guiding students to become socially responsible citizens.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Middleton Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Parkes High School 1.2 km
- B Parkes Public School 1.7 km
- C Parkes East Public School 2.1 km
- D Forbes High School 28.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 173 (88 girls, 85 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 173
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 891 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 61% / 25% / 11% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 141
- Indigenous students
- 34%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 21 |
| Year 1 | 29 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Year 3 | 21 |
| Year 4 | 27 |
| Year 5 | 29 |
| Year 6 | 20 |
| Total | 173 |
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 | 173 | 88 | 85 | - | 891 | 12 |
| 2024 | 169 | 83 | 86 | 87.8 | 882 | 14.4 |
| 2023 | 161 | 77 | 84 | 89.5 | 866 | 14.4 |
| 2022 | 172 | 77 | 95 | 86.4 | 861 | 14.7 |
| 2021 | 180 | 83 | 97 | 90.2 | 869 | 13.5 |
| 2020 | 188 | 88 | 100 | - | 885 | 13.5 |
| 2019 | 202 | 101 | 101 | 92.5 | 900 | 13.6 |
| 2018 | 218 | 114 | 104 | 91.8 | 891 | 13.6 |
| 2017 | 269 | 155 | 114 | 93 | 904 | 14.3 |
| 2016 | 271 | 159 | 112 | 92.9 | 918 | 15.4 |
| 2015 | 259 | 145 | 114 | 93.8 | 919 | 14.1 |
| 2014 | 248 | 132 | 116 | 93.9 | 929 | 14.6 |
| 2013 | 243 | 133 | 110 | 93.7 | 931 | 14.4 |
| 2012 | 265 | 145 | 120 | 92.1 | 933 | 14.7 |
| 2011 | 288 | 149 | 139 | 92.4 | 927 | 15.5 |
| 2010 | 278 | 137 | 141 | - | 922 | 14.5 |
| 2009 | 298 | 147 | 151 | - | 926 | 15.6 |
| 2008 | 300 | 149 | 151 | - | 926 | 15.7 |
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.