# Adelong Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 24 (2025)
- **Address**: Adelong Public School 50 Gilmore Street, Adelong NSW 2729
- **Phone**: (02) 6946 2053
- **Website**: https://adelong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: adelong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50667
- **Established**: 1860-03-01

## About

Adelong Public School is located in the historical gold mining town of Adelong in the South West Slopes of New South Wales. Established in 1860, the school serves a current enrolment of 95 students primarily from the town and surrounding rural properties. The school fosters a supportive and challenging learning environment, dedicated to the social, emotional, and academic growth of students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

## Community Engagement
Adelong Public School encourages strong parental involvement through an active Parents and Citizens (PandC) association. The school looks forward to collaborating with families to share in the educational journey of their children, ensuring that every child reaches their potential.

## Facilities and Programs
The school has recently completed the Cooler Classrooms project, enhancing the learning environment by providing modern, air-conditioned classrooms. Adelong Public School is also part of the broader NSW Schools Renewal Program, aimed at improving school infrastructure and creating local job opportunities. The school incorporates modern teaching methods and technology in its classrooms to meet the evolving educational needs of its students.

## Commitment to Excellence
At the heart of Adelong Public School’s mission is the commitment to empower students in a caring and connected community. With a focus on excellence in education, the school prides itself on delivering a rich curriculum that includes literacy, numeracy, sport, arts, and technology, ensuring all students are well-prepared for their future.

## Mission

Knowledge is Gold Adelong Public School empowers every student to learn, grow and thrive in a caring, connected community. We provide a safe and inclusive environment where each child is known, valued and inspired to achieve their personal best and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Motto: "We help every student to learn, grow and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2017 | 77 |
| 2016 | 81 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2014 | 81 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2012 | 88 |
| 2011 | 95 |
| 2010 | 98 |
| 2009 | 95 |
| 2008 | 80 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50667-adelong-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.