# Aberdeen Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 151 (2025)
- **Address**: Segenhoe St, Aberdeen NSW 2336
- **Phone**: (02) 6543 7271
- **Website**: https://aberdeen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: aberdeen-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49333
- **Established**: 1864-02-01

## About

Aberdeen Public School provides an attractive learning environment overlooking the picturesque Hunter River. The school draws students from the town and surrounding agricultural areas, where employment is mainly derived from coal mining, horse breeding, and farming industries. The core values of the school are Respect, Responsibility, and Honesty, which underpin all relationships within the community. The culture of Aberdeen Public School embraces success for all through quality learning programs aimed at helping students realise their full potential in a friendly, safe, and caring environment.

Aberdeen Public School offers a variety of educational, sporting, and cultural programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school has developed a strong reputation within the community for its band, dance, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, while also strengthening its debating, public speaking, and drama offerings. The skilled and dedicated teaching staff continually update their skills through professional learning to provide the best education possible. Well-resourced classrooms, updated facilities, and attractive grounds ensure students are well-equipped for learning.

A proactive learning support team meets weekly to offer excellent support strategies, including programs like Reading Recovery and various Language Learning & Literacy initiatives tailored for different stages. A unique feature of the school is its size; it provides a diverse curriculum and extra-curricular activities while ensuring every student is known across the community. The school maintains effective communication with parents and carers through newsletters and regular updates via their Skoolbag and Facebook pages.

The school actively participates in community celebrations and projects, which foster strong connections with the local area.

## Mission

Quality Education, Preparing Students for Life.

Motto: "Goodness Truth Beauty"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 151 |
| 2024 | 162 |
| 2023 | 174 |
| 2022 | 166 |
| 2021 | 182 |
| 2020 | 191 |
| 2019 | 194 |
| 2018 | 201 |
| 2017 | 227 |
| 2016 | 241 |
| 2015 | 220 |
| 2014 | 202 |
| 2013 | 196 |
| 2012 | 201 |
| 2011 | 201 |
| 2010 | 195 |
| 2009 | 176 |
| 2008 | 195 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49333-aberdeen-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.