# Exeter Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 123 (2025)
- **Address**: School Rd, Exeter NSW 2579
- **Phone**: (02) 4883 4280
- **Website**: https://exeter-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: exeter-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50253
- **Established**: 1891-04-01

## About

Exeter Public School serves the small village of Exeter, the only school in a community of around 500 people, with an enrolment of approximately 100 students primarily from the village and surrounding rural properties. The school prides itself on its child-centred approach, aiming to provide a safe, happy, and stimulating environment where each child can achieve their full potential. The school fosters strong partnerships with the local community, encouraging participation and support from families and residents.

## Educational Focus
Exeter Public School employs a tailored approach to education known as Personalised, Powerful Learning. This includes additional literacy classes designed to reduce group sizes and offer targeted support. The school emphasises preparing students for the future, integrating innovative programs in STEM, coding, digital storytelling, and hands-on technologies such as 3D printing and robotics. Their award-winning podcast, "The Bell," exemplifies the creative initiatives undertaken at the school.

## Community and Culture
The school prides itself on nurturing a caring culture, promoting strong relationships among different age groups through various enrichment programs like the crochet club, cooking group, running club, and kitchen garden. Respect, curiosity, and teamwork are core values, ensuring a nurturing environment for all students, who are seen as unique individuals deserving of attention and care.

With a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, Exeter Public School strives to prepare its students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens, celebrating their unique backgrounds and embracing cultural inclusivity within the school community. Parents have expressed high satisfaction, contrasting the school’s environment with the best private institutions.

## Mission

A school where every child is known, valued, and empowered to thrive.

Motto: "Learn to Live."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 123 |
| 2024 | 118 |
| 2023 | 121 |
| 2022 | 124 |
| 2021 | 120 |
| 2020 | 139 |
| 2019 | 142 |
| 2018 | 140 |
| 2017 | 131 |
| 2016 | 113 |
| 2015 | 98 |
| 2014 | 74 |
| 2013 | 77 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2011 | 86 |
| 2010 | 83 |
| 2009 | 91 |
| 2008 | 82 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50253-exeter-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.