# Buxton Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 163 (2025)
- **Address**: Hassall Rd, Buxton NSW 2571
- **Phone**: (02) 4681 8229
- **Website**: https://buxton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: buxton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50229
- **Established**: 1894-04-01

## About

Buxton Public School is situated on a large site in rural surrounds, 1.5 kilometres from the Buxton village centre. Classified as a PP4 school, it has been operational for twelve years on its current site, serving as a benchmark for affordable environmental design. The school aims to provide an educational experience in a happy, stimulating, and caring environment, with a strong focus on student welfare, aligned with its motto, 'We Care'. 

Emphasising student welfare, the school offers numerous opportunities in performance areas such as music, sports, debating, and public speaking. It leverages its environmentally friendly design to broaden its focus on environmental education, implementing various initiatives in this area. A positive learning environment is fostered through collaboration between staff and the local community, which encourages students to strive to reach their full potential academically, physically, and emotionally.

Academic programs are designed according to departmental curricula and guidelines, with a significant focus on literacy, numeracy, and technology. Buxton Public School provides a range of subjects and opportunities that empower students to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions. Dedicated teachers and support teams work closely with families to ensure that learning plans are tailored to meet diverse needs, making it a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. We are committed to supporting each student’s learning and growth in a welcoming and inclusive community.

Motto: "We Care"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 163 |
| 2024 | 144 |
| 2023 | 149 |
| 2022 | 141 |
| 2021 | 155 |
| 2020 | 163 |
| 2019 | 173 |
| 2018 | 174 |
| 2017 | 167 |
| 2016 | 164 |
| 2015 | 180 |
| 2014 | 188 |
| 2013 | 182 |
| 2012 | 176 |
| 2011 | 186 |
| 2010 | 194 |
| 2009 | 209 |
| 2008 | 205 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50229-buxton-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.