Parkes East Public School
Space to Learn. Space to Play. Space to Grow.
About the school
Parkes East Public School provides a rich learning environment that enables students to experience success in their academic, sporting, cultural, and social pursuits. With a strong emphasis on student welfare, the school offers numerous opportunities for Gifted and Talented Students, a wide range of sporting activities, and representation in various fields. Special programmes include a Wiradjuri Language Program, an active Student Representative Council, and the Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. The school also features a pre-Kindergarten program, ensuring a comprehensive learning path from early childhood.
The physical resources at Parkes East Public School are geared towards fostering a supportive learning experience. The school boasts a spacious playground, multiple shelters, modern playground equipment, interactive whiteboards in every classroom, a computer laboratory, a connected classroom, a well-resourced library, and an Audio Visual Room.
The commitment of the staff to developing positive relationships with students and parents enhances the learning experience. Staff strive to provide an education that meets the aspirations of pupils, is responsive to community expectations, and delivers high-quality educational programs efficiently. With a dedication to inclusivity and support, Parkes East Public School fosters an environment where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential and thrive in their educational journey.
Mission
Parkes East PS provides a rich learning environment to enable students to experience success in their area of strength. Opportunities for academic, sporting, cultural and social achievement underpin the philosophy of the school.
Location & Catchment Area
- Parkes East Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Parkes High School 977 m
- B Parkes Public School 1.4 km
- C Middleton Public School 2.1 km
- D Forbes High School 30.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 281 (141 girls, 140 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 281
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 949 (percentile 24)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 42% / 28% / 18% / 11%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 102
- Indigenous students
- 25%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 3%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 33 |
| Year 1 | 33 |
| Year 2 | 49 |
| Year 3 | 34 |
| Year 4 | 35 |
| Year 5 | 44 |
| Year 6 | 53 |
| Total | 281 |
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 | 281 | 141 | 140 | - | 949 | 18.5 |
| 2024 | 316 | 152 | 164 | 89.4 | 936 | 21.9 |
| 2023 | 327 | 157 | 170 | 89 | 931 | 21.9 |
| 2022 | 330 | 159 | 171 | 87.7 | 941 | 21.3 |
| 2021 | 343 | 166 | 177 | 91.7 | 938 | 20.3 |
| 2020 | 350 | 171 | 179 | - | 939 | 20.3 |
| 2019 | 344 | 167 | 177 | 92.8 | 940 | 20.3 |
| 2018 | 338 | 164 | 174 | 92.3 | 942 | 20.2 |
| 2017 | 295 | 141 | 154 | 92.3 | 949 | 18 |
| 2016 | 261 | 125 | 136 | 93.2 | 934 | 16.5 |
| 2015 | 221 | 107 | 114 | 93.2 | 931 | 14.1 |
| 2014 | 215 | 109 | 106 | 94.4 | 911 | 14.1 |
| 2013 | 220 | 112 | 108 | 92.7 | 910 | 15.2 |
| 2012 | 218 | 107 | 111 | 93.5 | 917 | 15.1 |
| 2011 | 214 | 115 | 99 | 93.8 | 906 | 13.7 |
| 2010 | 229 | 114 | 115 | - | 902 | 15.1 |
| 2009 | 232 | 115 | 117 | - | 922 | 14.1 |
| 2008 | 263 | 134 | 129 | - | 922 | 14.9 |
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.