# Gunnedah South Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 533 (2025)
- **Address**: Winder Place, Gunnedah NSW 2380
- **Phone**: (02) 6742 1899
- **Website**: https://gunnedahs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: gunnedahs-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49482
- **Established**: 1955-01-01

## About

Gunnedah South Public School is located in the New England Region of New South Wales, serving approximately 460 students, with 19% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The school is situated on nearly four acres, which includes sporting fields, playgrounds, and vibrant classrooms, providing a happy and safe learning environment.

## Core Values
The school's core values of integrity, excellence, respect, responsibility, cooperation, participation, care, fairness, and democracy are deeply embedded in the school's culture. Gunnedah South is committed to excellence across all academic, sporting, cultural, and social pursuits, aiming to provide the best opportunities through a focus on Quality Teaching and Learning.

## Educational Approach
The dedicated staff work collaboratively to inspire students' intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth. A tailored learning approach helps students engage enthusiastically with their education, allowing them to reach their fullest potential. The Accelerated Literacy approach is employed throughout classrooms to improve literacy engagement and outcomes. Additionally, the school prioritises social and emotional learning, supporting students through the You Can Do It program, which fosters self-esteem and mutual respect.

## Community and Facilities
Gunnedah South Public School prides itself on creating an inclusive community where every family feels valued and supported. The school offers a comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6, encouraging student participation in a wide variety of subjects and programs. With an emphasis on individual student needs, Gunnedah South Public School nurtures confident, capable learners prepared for future challenges.

## Mission

Gunnedah South Public School fosters a learning culture of high expectations, inclusivity and aspirational learning, and is committed to continuous improvement for its students and staff.

Motto: "Proud of our past, focused on our future."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 533 |
| 2024 | 543 |
| 2023 | 589 |
| 2022 | 571 |
| 2021 | 607 |
| 2020 | 614 |
| 2019 | 636 |
| 2018 | 629 |
| 2017 | 634 |
| 2016 | 614 |
| 2015 | 618 |
| 2014 | 610 |
| 2013 | 574 |
| 2012 | 527 |
| 2011 | 475 |
| 2010 | 449 |
| 2009 | 461 |
| 2008 | 468 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49482-gunnedah-south-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.