# Empire Vale Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 18 (2025)
- **Address**: River Drive, Empire Vale NSW 2478
- **Phone**: (02) 6683 4298
- **Website**: https://empirevale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: empirevale-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49766
- **Established**: 1877-02-01

## About

Empire Vale Public School is a small rural school located on the Far North Coast of NSW. It aims to provide a safe, friendly, and stimulating environment for students that maximises their learning and personal development outcomes. The school takes pride in its small size, which allows for a wide and varied range of educational experiences across all learning areas. 

## Community Engagement
The school is a vital focal point of its community, enjoying strong support from parents and local members for cultural, sporting, and academic activities. Students benefit from a greater peer network through participation in the Southern Cross Community of Small Schools Learning Community, which offers opportunities like debating, public speaking, and scientific initiatives. 

## Achievements
Despite its size, Empire Vale Public School has notable achievements, including a student selected to attend the World Leaders Forum in the USA, recognition as Family Magazine Kids Page Editor, and local and national accolades for photography. 

## Recent Developments
After sustaining damage from floods in early 2022, the school is in the process of reconstruction, with plans to rebuild and enhance facilities to ensure long-lasting resilience against future events. The school's administration is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive educational experiences in a nurturing environment.

The facilities include modern classrooms with state-of-the-art technology and support initiatives that empower students to engage in various educational and extracurricular activities.

## Mission

Empire Vale Public School's vision is to provide high quality inclusive educational experiences and a diverse range of opportunities for improving learning and wellbeing.

Motto: "Excellence, Opportunity, Community"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2011 | 55 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2009 | 56 |
| 2008 | 56 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49766-empire-vale-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.