# Kinchela Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 27 (2025)
- **Address**: 5 Right Bank Rd, Kinchela NSW 2440
- **Phone**: (02) 6567 4828
- **Website**: https://kinchela-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: kinchela-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49624
- **Established**: 1881-07-01

## About

Kinchela Public School is located in a rural setting and offers a welcoming, small-school environment where individual attention is paramount. The school prioritises catering for special needs, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported. Emphasising the development of self-esteem and care, Kinchela Public School fosters a quality learning environment that is both stimulating and enjoyable, encouraging students to reach their full potential.

The school boasts strong community involvement, reflected in its motto, "Learning in Harmony." Formal literacy and numeracy programs are complemented by excellence in the Performing and Creative Arts, as well as in Sport and Fitness. Kinchela has established a legacy of competing at state level in swimming and athletics and has a noteworthy history of success at the Kempsey Eisteddfod. 

Technology plays a significant role in the classroom, with digital animation extension activities enhancing the learning experience. Kinchela Public School is also a proud member of the Macleay Education Community of Schools, where it provides excellent opportunities for innovation and success in various fields such as sport, music, dance, and art. 

With small class sizes, the school offers personalised learning experiences and strong connections, helping students to learn, grow, and succeed in a supportive and inclusive community. The ethos of Kinchela Public School reflects a commitment to nurturing the individual strengths of each child while celebrating the diverse backgrounds of its student body.

## Mission

At Kinchela Public School, every child is known, valued and cared for. Our small classes mean personalised learning, strong connections and big opportunities. We help every student to learn, grow and succeed in a safe, inclusive and caring community.

Motto: "Learning in Harmony"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2008 | 35 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49624-kinchela-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.