HopeTown School

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Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible

Years Pre K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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About the school

Hopetown School is a School for Specific Purposes located in a serene rural setting, dedicated to supporting students from Year 3 to Year 12 with mental health disorders and other diagnoses. Established in 1986, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where individual needs are met through tailored educational programs. With a maximum enrolment of 56 students, the school maintains small class sizes, ensuring personalised attention with a student-to-teacher ratio that promotes effective learning. The school aims to re-engage students with the curriculum by enhancing their emotional, cognitive, physical, and social wellbeing.

Facilities and Resources

Hopetown School is well-equipped with amenities including an indoor pool, tennis courts, and a multipurpose hall, creating a robust setting for both academic and extracurricular activities. This therapeutic environment allows for a multi-disciplinary approach to education, fostering student confidence and self-esteem. Emotional literacy and core values such as 'Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible' are actively integrated into everyday practices.

Curriculum and Programs

The curriculum at Hopetown focuses on life skills, emotional literacy, and integration into mainstream education, allowing students to prepare for various pathways, including TAFE, apprenticeships, and the High School Certificate. The school is committed to involving families and the community in all its programs, ensuring that each student's educational journey is supported both at school and home.

Through its comprehensive and collaborative approach, Hopetown School strives to empower students, enabling them to thrive in an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Mission

Accountability, Kindness, Courage

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
43 (0 girls, 43 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
43
ICSEA What does this mean?
797 (percentile 3)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
84% / 12% / 3% / 1%
Indigenous students
35%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
11.7
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
11.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Primary ungraded 10
Secondary ungraded 33
Total 43

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 43 0 43 - 797 11.7
2024 46 0 46 69.1 895 11.4
2023 44 0 44 75.2 851 11.4
2022 41 0 41 65.5 844 11.5
2021 47 0 47 68.7 861 11.2
2020 42 0 42 - 870 11.2
2019 48 0 48 - 860 10.4
2018 47 0 47 - 881 10.3
2017 53 0 53 - - 10.2
2016 52 0 52 - - 10.2
2015 46 0 46 - - 10.2
2014 56 0 56 - - 10.2
2013 56 0 56 - - 11.5
2012 60 0 60 - - 11.5
2011 57 0 57 - - 11.5
2010 57 0 57 - - 11.5
2009 55 1 54 - 922 10.2
2008 55 3 52 - 922 10.1

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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