About the school
Elermore Vale Public School is dedicated to providing a broad and high-quality curriculum for students from Preschool to Year 6, emphasising the importance of a solid foundation in learning. The school is committed to creating an enjoyable and stimulating educational environment where individual achievement, quality of work, and participation in diverse school programs are celebrated. All students are encouraged to strive for their personal best, and the teaching staff is continuously improving their skills through professional development and collaborative practices.
The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages all children to be happy and considerate of others. Elermore Vale Public School serves a diverse student body, welcoming children from various backgrounds and cultural environments, ensuring that every child feels safe and included from their first day.
The dedicated staff at Elermore Vale Public School work closely with families to help students connect with their learning in ways that suit their individual needs. The school’s vision revolves around empowering students to become confident, collaborative thinkers, preparing them for future success both academically and socially. It is a community-focused institution that embraces inclusivity, growth, and quality education across all facets of student development.
Mission
At Elermore Vale Public School we provide a caring, supportive and inclusive environment where all students are able to achieve to their full potential in a creative and high expectation environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Elermore Vale Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Wallsend South Public School 931 m
- B Wallsend Public School 944 m
- C Glendale East Public School 1.8 km
- D Plattsburg Public School 2.2 km
- E Cardiff North Public School 2.5 km
- F Glendale Technology High School 2.5 km
- G Callaghan College Wallsend Campus 2.5 km
- H New Lambton Heights Infants School 2.9 km
- I John Hunter Hospital School 2.9 km
- J Jesmond Public School 3.0 km
- K Heaton Public School 3.2 km
- L Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus 3.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 290 (135 girls, 155 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 290
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 996 (percentile 45)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 34% / 27% / 25% / 14%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 88
- Indigenous students
- 11%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 20%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45 |
| Year 1 | 44 |
| Year 2 | 42 |
| Year 3 | 36 |
| Year 4 | 47 |
| Year 5 | 26 |
| Year 6 | 50 |
| Total | 290 |
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 | 290 | 135 | 155 | - | 996 | 18.1 |
| 2024 | 292 | 143 | 149 | 88 | 995 | 18.1 |
| 2023 | 297 | 143 | 154 | 89.5 | 1002 | 18.1 |
| 2022 | 305 | 141 | 164 | 85.7 | 992 | 19.5 |
| 2021 | 335 | 151 | 184 | 91.7 | 989 | 18.7 |
| 2020 | 353 | 158 | 195 | - | 990 | 19.9 |
| 2019 | 376 | 185 | 191 | 92.9 | 984 | 21 |
| 2018 | 401 | 202 | 199 | 93.4 | 999 | 21.9 |
| 2017 | 377 | 196 | 181 | 94.5 | 1002 | 20.2 |
| 2016 | 380 | 204 | 176 | 94.3 | 1001 | 20.5 |
| 2015 | 407 | 214 | 193 | 93.9 | 1014 | 21.5 |
| 2014 | 424 | 227 | 197 | 94.2 | 1017 | 24.3 |
| 2013 | 418 | 221 | 197 | 95 | 1014 | 24.3 |
| 2012 | 399 | 216 | 183 | 95.5 | 1001 | 23.4 |
| 2011 | 389 | 208 | 181 | 94.6 | 1002 | 23.2 |
| 2010 | 398 | 219 | 179 | - | 1000 | 23.2 |
| 2009 | 365 | 202 | 163 | - | 987 | 22 |
| 2008 | 340 | 178 | 162 | - | 987 | 20.8 |
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.