About the school
Ruse Public School provides a safe and supportive environment where students are nurtured, valued, and encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a dedicated and caring staff, the school delivers a range of excellent educational programs that meet the academic, cultural, physical, emotional, and social needs of its students. The curriculum is comprehensive and includes a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, enhanced by modern technology such as interactive whiteboards, computers, and iPads in air-conditioned classrooms.
In addition to core academic subjects, students are offered a variety of activities, including excursions, incursions, school camps, public speaking, debating, and sporting clinics. The school promotes a culture of respect and resilience through proactive welfare programs and recognises students as safe, respectful learners through awards for merit and citizenship.
Students are encouraged to have a voice in decision-making through the student representative council, which includes members from Year 2 to Year 6. Strong partnerships with parents and community members enhance the school environment, contributing positively to the quality of education provided.
Ruse Public School is also committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that every child feels included and confident from their first day. Through a holistic approach, the school nurtures the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students, preparing them for future success.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. An inclusive school community developing caring, life-long learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- Ruse Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Campbelltown East Public School 1.1 km
- B Leumeah High School 1.5 km
- C Campbelltown North Public School 1.5 km
- D Beverley Park School 1.7 km
- E Lomandra School 1.7 km
- F Kentlyn Public School 1.7 km
- G John Warby Public School 1.8 km
- H Campbelltown Performing Arts High School 1.9 km
- I Leumeah Public School 2.0 km
- J Campbelltown Public School 2.4 km
- K Airds High School 2.6 km
- L Dorchester School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 483 (223 girls, 260 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 483
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 973 (percentile 35)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 44% / 29% / 18% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 111
- Indigenous students
- 12%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 33%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 36.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 61 |
| Year 1 | 67 |
| Year 2 | 66 |
| Year 3 | 77 |
| Year 4 | 70 |
| Year 5 | 70 |
| Year 6 | 72 |
| Total | 483 |
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 | 483 | 223 | 260 | - | 973 | 36.8 |
| 2024 | 475 | 217 | 258 | 91.1 | 976 | 35.6 |
| 2023 | 486 | 224 | 262 | 90.8 | 980 | 35.5 |
| 2022 | 444 | 212 | 232 | 87.2 | 963 | 33.4 |
| 2021 | 432 | 199 | 233 | 91.6 | 960 | 32.2 |
| 2020 | 445 | 204 | 241 | - | 966 | 31.5 |
| 2019 | 432 | 199 | 233 | 91.3 | 966 | 26.4 |
| 2018 | 437 | 203 | 234 | 92.3 | 969 | 26.5 |
| 2017 | 421 | 199 | 222 | 93.8 | 960 | 24.8 |
| 2016 | 416 | 199 | 217 | 93.9 | 955 | 24.7 |
| 2015 | 410 | 195 | 215 | 93.8 | 957 | 24.5 |
| 2014 | 399 | 194 | 205 | 95.2 | 956 | 24.6 |
| 2013 | 380 | 181 | 199 | 95.1 | 968 | 23.5 |
| 2012 | 385 | 186 | 199 | 94.8 | 955 | 27.5 |
| 2011 | 359 | 167 | 192 | 94.9 | 961 | 27.3 |
| 2010 | 338 | 159 | 179 | - | 960 | 24.2 |
| 2009 | 351 | 164 | 187 | - | 980 | 24.2 |
| 2008 | 342 | 162 | 180 | - | 980 | 24.2 |
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.