# Clarence Town Public School

Clarence Town Public School is a NSW government primary school in Clarence Town, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 158 (2025)
- **Address**: Queen St, Clarence Town NSW 2321
- **Phone**: (02) 4996 4156
- **Website**: https://clarenceto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: clarenceto-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49164
- **Established**: 1849-09-01

## About

Clarence Town Public School is an educational facility that combines heritage-listed buildings with modern amenities, offering a large playground space and a nurturing environment for students. With a proud history, the school adapts to meet the evolving needs of its students, who come from the local town and nearby rural areas. The dedicated and skilled staff foster a friendly learning atmosphere that accommodates individual student needs, emphasising high-quality education with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and overall wellbeing.

The school encourages a strong community spirit, forming solid relationships between parents, students, staff, and the broader community, which play a crucial role in the school's success. Students are provided with opportunities to develop confidence and creativity, and to maintain a positive attitude towards learning, striving for excellence across various domains, including sports, academics, and the performing arts.

Core to the school's philosophy are its 'Positive Behaviours for Learning' initiatives, which underline the values of Learning, Respect, and Safety. As a member of the Dungog & District Community of Schools, Clarence Town Public School offers various collaborative initiatives to ensure maximum opportunities for all students. Overall, the school aims to empower its students to be responsible, respectful, and environmentally conscious citizens.

## Mission

We provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that develops respect, understanding and responsibility. We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Learning, respect and safety."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 158 |
| 2024 | 150 |
| 2023 | 130 |
| 2022 | 136 |
| 2021 | 135 |
| 2020 | 128 |
| 2019 | 140 |
| 2018 | 124 |
| 2017 | 136 |
| 2016 | 126 |
| 2015 | 128 |
| 2014 | 131 |
| 2013 | 143 |
| 2012 | 155 |
| 2011 | 158 |
| 2010 | 152 |
| 2009 | 177 |
| 2008 | 179 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49164-clarence-town-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.