Ulmarra Public School

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About the school

Ulmarra Public School is located 12 km north of Grafton in an historic river port village. The school serves around 80 students and is supported by a dynamic and committed community. It features a dedicated staff with a blend of highly qualified and experienced teachers alongside enthusiastic recent graduates. With a strong focus on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), the school is equipped with fully networked computers, interactive whiteboards in every classroom, and videoconferencing facilities.

The school offers quality programs designed for students with special needs as well as enrichment opportunities for gifted and talented students, evidenced by junior students consistently achieving reading results 1 to 2 years ahead of expected levels. Ulmarra Public School also runs a preschool transition program once a week throughout the school year, aiding young learners in their educational journey.

Inclusivity is a hallmark of the school culture, with opportunities available for all students to participate in performing arts, leadership roles, and sporting teams. The school's Parliament actively engages in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of ownership among students. Extra-curricular programs include filmmaking, Brain Gym, The Perceptual Motor Skills Program, and a specialised ICT class for gifted students.

Overall, Ulmarra Public School is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive, reflect its vision of promoting high expectations for student learning and growth.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Ulmarra Public School's mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where every student can learn and grow, continually enhancing their personal and academic success.

Location & Catchment Area

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
72 (29 girls, 43 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
72
ICSEA What does this mean?
971 (percentile 34)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
48% / 32% / 12% / 8%
Indigenous students
8%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
4.1
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
1.5

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 9
Year 1 8
Year 2 11
Year 3 10
Year 4 9
Year 5 15
Year 6 10
Total 72

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 72 29 43 - 971 4.1
2024 81 30 51 91 973 5.2
2023 85 34 51 92 971 5.2
2022 75 27 48 86.2 965 5.2
2021 70 26 44 92.4 921 4
2020 71 28 43 - 933 4
2019 61 28 33 93.5 941 4
2018 66 30 36 91.7 941 4
2017 60 30 30 89.6 885 3.9
2016 61 35 26 94.1 926 3.9
2015 67 39 28 94.3 909 3.9
2014 78 37 41 93.9 905 5
2013 78 33 45 92.7 942 5
2012 83 37 46 96.4 910 5.7
2011 86 37 49 95.3 894 5.7
2010 76 32 44 - 884 5.6
2009 70 29 41 - 975 4.6
2008 64 29 35 - 975 4.6

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.

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