# Kempsey South Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 129 (2025)
- **Address**: 21 Queen St, Kempsey NSW 2440
- **Phone**: (02) 6562 7033
- **Website**: https://kempseysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: kempseysth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49622
- **Established**: 1960-01-01

## About

Kempsey South Public School prides itself on delivering outstanding education programs and offers an extensive range of activities that cater for all ability levels, interests, and learning styles. The school's teachers are highly qualified professionals who are caring and committed, providing a rich nurturing environment where the welfare of students and families is of the utmost importance. Their knowledge, enthusiasm, and creativity inspire students to achieve maximum outcomes. 

## Curriculum and Facilities

A diverse curriculum is offered, with exceptional programs in welfare, sport, and the arts that extend students' abilities and passions. The school is situated in spacious grounds with well-laid out playing fields and modern play equipment, featuring vibrant gardens and inspiring murals that contribute to a pleasant atmosphere. Facilities include two Covered Outdoor Learning Areas with fixed equipment, a cricket pitch, a large shaded tree area, and extensive bush tucker gardens. Many modern classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, and there is a resource room with cooking facilities, a library, a canteen, a hall, an audiovisual room, and a computer laboratory.

## Community Engagement

Kempsey South Public School maintains strong links with local community services, as well as local preschools and a high school. This collaboration ensures that the learning experience is integrated and responsive to the needs of the community. The school welcomes students from all backgrounds, helping every child feel safe, included, and ready to learn from their very first day. With a focus on tailored learning support, the school aims to empower every student to discover their passions and succeed in their educational journey.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Motto: "To learn is to grow"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 129 |
| 2024 | 128 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2022 | 123 |
| 2021 | 134 |
| 2020 | 132 |
| 2019 | 139 |
| 2018 | 155 |
| 2017 | 151 |
| 2016 | 124 |
| 2015 | 118 |
| 2014 | 126 |
| 2013 | 117 |
| 2012 | 120 |
| 2011 | 135 |
| 2010 | 152 |
| 2009 | 161 |
| 2008 | 166 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49622-kempsey-south-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.