About the school
Jennings Public School is located on the New South Wales and Queensland border, serving as a focal point for its community. With over 130 years of history, the school fosters a caring and learning culture. It provides unique social and educational experiences tailored to a small school environment. The welfare of students is paramount, supported by the You Can Do It program, along with a comprehensive inter-school initiative that allows students to engage with other small schools.
Committed to enhancing student outcomes, Jennings Public School implements a balanced curriculum with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. The school's expansive grounds offer plenty of space for students to engage in social, environmental, and sporting activities. With a focus on high-quality resources and the integration of technology in teaching and learning, the school is well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of its students.
The principal emphasises a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where children are known and inspired to reach their potential. Jennings Public School stands by its mission to welcome all students, enable them to feel safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day. The school aims to prepare students for further education through inquiry-based learning and by fostering partnerships among teachers, parents, and the community. This collaborative environment is fundamental in maintaining high expectations and a positive setting for every learner.
Mission
At Jennings Public School every student and teacher is challenged to continue to learn and improve every year. We strive to achieve academic excellence and prepare students for further education using inquiry based learning and explicit teaching strategies to build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and deep content knowledge.
Location & Catchment Area
- Jennings Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tenterfield High School 16.2 km
- B The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School 16.9 km
- C Drake Public School 42.8 km
- D Deepwater Public School 57.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 10 (5 girls, 5 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 795 (percentile 3)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 71% / 29% / 0% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 123
- Indigenous students
- 60%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Year 1 | 2 |
| Year 3 | 1 |
| Year 4 | 2 |
| Year 5 | 2 |
| Year 6 | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
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 | 10 | 5 | 5 | - | 795 | 1.6 |
| 2024 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 90.4 | 789 | 1.6 |
| 2023 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 90.1 | 801 | 1.6 |
| 2022 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 94.1 | 890 | 1.6 |
| 2021 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 94.1 | 894 | 1.4 |
| 2020 | 19 | 6 | 13 | - | 889 | 1.4 |
| 2019 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 93.4 | 908 | 1.4 |
| 2018 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 93.7 | 918 | 1.4 |
| 2017 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 92.3 | 888 | 1.5 |
| 2016 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 80.8 | 907 | 1.5 |
| 2015 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 88.3 | 889 | 1.5 |
| 2014 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 93.9 | 824 | 1.5 |
| 2013 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 92.1 | 748 | 1.5 |
| 2012 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 91.2 | 867 | 1.3 |
| 2011 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 94.4 | 856 | 1.3 |
| 2010 | 20 | 9 | 11 | - | 856 | 2.4 |
| 2009 | 24 | 13 | 11 | - | 888 | 2.4 |
| 2008 | 32 | 16 | 16 | - | 888 | 2.4 |
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.