About the school
Eglinton Public School, established 150 years ago, is a dynamic village school nestled on the Macquarie River in Bathurst. The school enjoys close ties with its community, with a range of programs that acknowledge individual student needs and the wider community. Eglinton Public School offers a variety of sporting options, enrichment programs in debating and public speaking, as well as learning support programs in literacy and numeracy. The school has a proud tradition of achievement in the creative arts, boasting established programs in visual arts, music, choir, and dance.
With a strong focus on student welfare, the school supports students across 19 mainstream and 3 special needs classes. Its learning policies create a quality learning environment for all, driven by a culture of high expectation, respect, personal pride, and tolerance. Furthermore, Eglinton Public School maintains a strong partnership with the Bathurst Alliance of Schools and local high schools, Denison College: Bathurst and Kelso High Campuses.
The school's active community manages several sub-committees under the Parents and Citizens (P&C) association, offering support for student learning through various programs such as Concert bands, Out of School Hours (OOSH) services, and an annual Eglinton Country Fair. Eglinton Public School is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment, empowering students from diverse backgrounds and striving for academic excellence.
Mission
Eglinton Public School provides a safe, supportive and quality learning environment for all its students. We represent a diverse cultural and socio-economic community and utilise the principles of Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports to ensure all members of our school community are safe, respectful, responsible and active learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- Eglinton Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bathurst West Public School 4.2 km
- B Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus 4.9 km
- C Bathurst Public School 5.6 km
- D Carenne School 5.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 406 (173 girls, 233 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 406
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 986 (percentile 40)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 29% / 38% / 26% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 93
- Indigenous students
- 14%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 26.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Year 1 | 63 |
| Year 2 | 60 |
| Year 3 | 55 |
| Year 4 | 58 |
| Year 5 | 62 |
| Year 6 | 60 |
| Total | 406 |
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 | 406 | 173 | 233 | - | 986 | 26.5 |
| 2024 | 426 | 183 | 243 | 90.8 | 980 | 26.3 |
| 2023 | 423 | 192 | 231 | 91.1 | 993 | 26.3 |
| 2022 | 416 | 200 | 216 | 86.2 | 985 | 25 |
| 2021 | 448 | 211 | 237 | 91 | 986 | 27.3 |
| 2020 | 470 | 217 | 253 | - | 993 | 27.3 |
| 2019 | 465 | 228 | 237 | 93.7 | 998 | 27.2 |
| 2018 | 475 | 229 | 246 | 93.8 | 999 | 26.1 |
| 2017 | 480 | 242 | 238 | 94.6 | 1017 | 26.8 |
| 2016 | 479 | 232 | 247 | 94.5 | 1012 | 26.5 |
| 2015 | 475 | 225 | 250 | 94.9 | 1018 | 26.5 |
| 2014 | 480 | 231 | 249 | 95.8 | 1020 | 26.2 |
| 2013 | 474 | 229 | 245 | 95.1 | 1013 | 25.2 |
| 2012 | 484 | 232 | 252 | 94.2 | 1012 | 23.8 |
| 2011 | 457 | 223 | 234 | 95.3 | 1016 | 23.4 |
| 2010 | 418 | 196 | 222 | - | 1019 | 22 |
| 2009 | 410 | 195 | 215 | - | 1021 | 22 |
| 2008 | 395 | 183 | 212 | - | 1021 | 20.3 |
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.