# Alstonville Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 280 (2025)
- **Address**: Main St, Alstonville NSW 2477
- **Phone**: (02) 6628 0775
- **Website**: https://alstonvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: alstonvill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49761
- **Established**: 1875-01-01

## About

Alstonville Public School is situated in a picturesque village in the Northern Rivers Region of NSW, overlooking the Ballina coastline. The school is committed to providing varied and comprehensive programs tailored to the strengths and needs of individual students. Quality teaching and learning are promoted in a safe, caring, and secure environment, where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their strengths, and take responsibility for their actions.

## Programs and Initiatives
The school offers numerous initiatives for students to discover and enhance their talents, including the School Parliament, band, choir, dance group, public speaking and debating teams, environmental team, and various sporting teams. Extensive ICT programs are supported by a Technology Centre, Library Information Centre, Connected Classrooms, and Interactive Whiteboards. The facilities include well-resourced classrooms, school halls, undercover learning areas, fixed equipment, hard-court play areas, and expansive grassed playgrounds.

## Environmental Initiatives
A committed team of students, teachers, and parents collaborates on the school's environmental management plan, which includes outdoor learning spaces, multipurpose sporting facilities, and flourishing vegetable gardens. The school's produce is used in the canteen, highlighting its commitment to sustainability. Alstonville Public School promotes positive behaviours to support high standards in academic and social outcomes, ensuring a learning environment that is safe and fair for all students.

## Community Involvement
The school values parental interest and participation, establishing a strong partnership between parents, the wider community, and experienced staff. This collaboration enriches the educational experience, supporting student development and well-being at Alstonville Public School.

## Mission

At Alstonville Public School, learning is enhanced through a growth mindset in the students and a focus on explicit, quality teaching in the staff. Wellbeing is always a focus of the school, with students specifically learning the values of positive behaviour and learning.

Motto: "Be Safe, Be Fair, Be a Learner."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 280 |
| 2024 | 281 |
| 2023 | 268 |
| 2022 | 294 |
| 2021 | 347 |
| 2020 | 375 |
| 2019 | 407 |
| 2018 | 483 |
| 2017 | 528 |
| 2016 | 540 |
| 2015 | 527 |
| 2014 | 562 |
| 2013 | 534 |
| 2012 | 548 |
| 2011 | 570 |
| 2010 | 578 |
| 2009 | 556 |
| 2008 | 536 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49761-alstonville-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.