# Ellalong Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 114 (2025)
- **Address**: 32 Helena Street, Ellalong NSW 2325
- **Phone**: (02) 4998 1360
- **Website**: https://ellalong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: ellalong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49285
- **Established**: 1858-06-01

## About

Ellalong Public School is located in the Lower Hunter Valley at the foot of the Watagan Mountains, approximately 8 kilometres south of Cessnock. The school caters to a student population of around 120 and is deeply committed to providing a solid foundation in student learning. It promotes leadership in quality education characterised by best practices across all key learning areas. 

## School Culture 
The school's culture emphasises high expectations for student learning and regularly acknowledges and celebrates achievements. Communication between home and the classroom is a priority, fostering a positive learning environment. Open and collaborative relationships with parents and longstanding community partnerships are distinctive features of Ellalong Public School. 

## Opportunities and Support 
Ellalong Public School offers various opportunities in creative arts, performance arts, and sporting activities while recognising and developing individual talents. The school is dedicated to nurturing safe, respectful learners through the Positive Behaviour for Learning system, underpinned by a belief in positive reinforcement to maximise learning outcomes. Furthermore, it has established a strong track record within the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools, emphasising the values of teamwork and collaboration within the educational journey. The school is also making advancements with the introduction of a public preschool, furthering its commitment to providing quality education and access to early learning opportunities for the community. 

Ellalong Public School remains dedicated to fostering an inclusive educational environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.

## Mission

We provide a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment that offers our students a range of outstanding opportunities.

Motto: "Safe, Respectful Learners"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 114 |
| 2024 | 115 |
| 2023 | 109 |
| 2022 | 108 |
| 2021 | 118 |
| 2020 | 125 |
| 2019 | 123 |
| 2018 | 127 |
| 2017 | 132 |
| 2016 | 118 |
| 2015 | 116 |
| 2014 | 104 |
| 2013 | 107 |
| 2012 | 104 |
| 2011 | 114 |
| 2010 | 118 |
| 2009 | 108 |
| 2008 | 108 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49285-ellalong-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.