About the school
Aldavilla Public School is a friendly, inclusive educational institution located in Yarravel, established in 1992. The school provides well-resourced classrooms and excellent facilities in an attractive rural setting. It promotes core values of Caring, Co-operation, Courtesy, and Common-sense, ensuring students develop respect and responsibility. With a strong emphasis on technology, Aldavilla is equipped with modern interactive whiteboards, computers in every classroom, and a well-resourced computer lab.
The school excels in a broad range of subjects, enabling students to participate and thrive in academics, sports, performing arts, and cultural activities. Aldavilla Public School has a notable reputation for sporting success at various levels, including district, regional, and state competitions. The active student parliament fosters leadership and responsible citizenship through cooperative decision-making.
As part of the Macleay Educational Community of Schools (MECS), Aldavilla enhances primary-secondary transition programs, building important links with neighbouring schools to benefit students. The school also prioritises sustainability, receiving accolades for its environmental initiatives, including a Director General's award for Environmental Education.
Aldavilla Public School is committed to meeting individual learning needs with tailored programs and extensive support for children with special needs. Facilities include a renovated hall that hosts school productions and events, such as the popular annual All Stars concert, which actively involves the community.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Aldavilla Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Green Hill Public School 1.6 km
- B Kempsey High School 3.8 km
- C Kempsey West Public School 4.8 km
- D Melville High School 5.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 263 (141 girls, 122 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 263
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 896 (percentile 10)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 55% / 29% / 13% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 129
- Indigenous students
- 38%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 3%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 34 |
| Year 1 | 26 |
| Year 2 | 44 |
| Year 3 | 30 |
| Year 4 | 44 |
| Year 5 | 47 |
| Year 6 | 38 |
| Total | 263 |
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 | 263 | 141 | 122 | - | 896 | 15.4 |
| 2024 | 273 | 137 | 136 | 87.3 | 905 | 17.4 |
| 2023 | 275 | 139 | 136 | 87.7 | 909 | 17.5 |
| 2022 | 275 | 147 | 128 | 88.4 | 909 | 17.7 |
| 2021 | 307 | 164 | 143 | 89.5 | 914 | 16.9 |
| 2020 | 311 | 163 | 148 | - | 915 | 16.9 |
| 2019 | 305 | 154 | 151 | 92.3 | 919 | 16.9 |
| 2018 | 305 | 142 | 163 | 92.9 | 911 | 18.2 |
| 2017 | 314 | 151 | 163 | 93.4 | 908 | 17.7 |
| 2016 | 303 | 151 | 152 | 92.7 | 904 | 16.2 |
| 2015 | 279 | 127 | 152 | 92.9 | 902 | 15.2 |
| 2014 | 273 | 115 | 158 | 92.5 | 910 | 15 |
| 2013 | 276 | 121 | 155 | 92 | 907 | 15.1 |
| 2012 | 243 | 107 | 136 | 91.6 | 903 | 14.7 |
| 2011 | 240 | 109 | 131 | 92.3 | 905 | 14.8 |
| 2010 | 241 | 110 | 131 | - | 904 | 14.7 |
| 2009 | 243 | 114 | 129 | - | 943 | 14.7 |
| 2008 | 245 | 121 | 124 | - | 943 | 14.7 |
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.