# Martindale Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 7 (2025)
- **Address**: 670 Martindale Rd, Martindale NSW 2328
- **Phone**: (02) 6547 3502
- **Website**: https://martindale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: martindale-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49311
- **Established**: 1885-02-01

## About

Martindale Public School is the last small school in the Denman area, providing education for a diverse, mostly rural community. As a one-teacher school, it caters to 19 students from Kindergarten through to Year 6, fostering a bustling classroom environment. The school ensures that students benefit from more 'teacher time' per person, promoting the development of independent work habits and instilling qualities such as responsibility, cooperation, and leadership. Additionally, it encourages tolerance and acceptance of differences among students. The school creates a supportive learning environment where students can progress at their own pace, alongside various intervention programs for those facing academic or social challenges. Martindale Public School prides itself on the strong support it receives from parents and the local community, emphasizing partnerships that enhance the educational experience for everyone involved. Students have access to a well-rounded education that includes a diverse array of subjects, allowing them to explore their interests and build essential skills. The commitment to a high-quality education ensures that each child feels safe, valued, and prepared for future challenges, while the nurturing school atmosphere fosters personal growth and development. Located at 670 Martindale Rd, Martindale, the school is easily accessible, making it convenient for families in the area. Together with its community, Martindale Public School actively works to prepare students for a successful future, celebrating diversity and promoting inclusiveness throughout the learning journey.

## Mission

Our school is dedicated to fostering a positive learning culture that offers a well-rounded education, with a strong focus on each student’s strengths, high expectations, and meaningful learning outcomes tailored to our rural communities.

Motto: "Where school and community work actively together, preparing children for a successful future."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2008 | 17 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49311-martindale-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.