# Russell Vale Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 262 (2025)
- **Address**: Terania St, Russell Vale NSW 2517
- **Phone**: (02) 4284 4396
- **Website**: https://russellvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: russellvale-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49994
- **Established**: 1954-05-01

## About

Russell Vale Public School is a personal, family-oriented, community-focussed primary school located within picturesque parklands in the northern suburbs of Wollongong. Established in 1954, it has a proud tradition of academic, cultural, creative, and sporting programs and achievements. Enrolments are currently at 261 students structured into 11 classes, which includes 27 students who are EAL/D and 10 Aboriginal students.

The teaching staff at Russell Vale Public School are experienced and work collaboratively to set high expectations for all students. The school places a strong emphasis on explicit and effective teaching practices, along with a differentiated curriculum that is research and evidence-based to drive student improvement. The pursuit of quality teaching practices is enhanced by embedded reflection on practice and continued engagement in high-impact professional learning.

Russell Vale Public School is strongly supported by an involved parent community, which includes an active and interested Parents and Citizens' Association and the Fathers of Russell Vale Kids (FORKS). The school takes pride in delivering quality public education for the children and families it serves.

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 262 |
| 2024 | 263 |
| 2023 | 275 |
| 2022 | 279 |
| 2021 | 289 |
| 2020 | 291 |
| 2019 | 286 |
| 2018 | 270 |
| 2017 | 256 |
| 2016 | 243 |
| 2015 | 240 |
| 2014 | 233 |
| 2013 | 242 |
| 2012 | 247 |
| 2011 | 246 |
| 2010 | 247 |
| 2009 | 259 |
| 2008 | 287 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49994-russell-vale-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.