# Deepwater Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 17 (2025)
- **Address**: Young St, Deepwater NSW 2371
- **Phone**: (02) 6734 5395
- **Website**: https://deepwater-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: deepwater-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49423
- **Established**: 1884-09-01

## About

Deepwater Public School, established in 1884, is a rural school located in the Northern Tablelands Region of New South Wales. As a member of the Border Ranges Small Schools Learning Alliance, the school engages in diverse sporting, cultural, and educational programs alongside other small schools in the vicinity. The dedicated staff at Deepwater Public School foster a collaborative and supportive environment, aiming to enhance individualised learning outcomes for each student.

The school's P&C association plays a crucial role, actively working to improve infrastructure and educational opportunities for students while facilitating communication between families and the school, thereby strengthening community bonds. Deepwater Public School caters to students from the local township and surrounding rural areas, operating with a multi-stage K-6 classroom setup, managed by a full-time teaching principal and a part-time teacher, supported by a School Administration Manager.

Deepwater Public School has consistently demonstrated commendable results in literacy and numeracy, as reported in the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) data, highlighting students achieving or exceeding expected outcomes. The school prioritises fostering positive student wellbeing through programs like Growth Mindsets and You Can Do It, emphasising respect, safety, and engagement to nurture lifelong learners. Deepwater Public School is committed to 'Learning for Life'.

## Mission

We deliver excellence in education in a warm and family environment. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Motto: "Learning for Life"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2008 | 29 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49423-deepwater-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.