# Greenethorpe Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 5 (2025)
- **Address**: Main St, Greenethorpe NSW 2809
- **Phone**: (02) 6343 6324
- **Website**: https://greenethor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: greenethor-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 51024
- **Established**: 1903-03-01

## About

Greenethorpe Public School is located in the small rural village of Greenethorpe, approximately 25 minutes from Grenfell, Cowra, and Young. The school offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with regular bus services available for those from surrounding areas. As part of both the Young Small Schools' and Cowra Small Schools' Groups, Greenethorpe Public School emphasises individualised learning, focusing on each child's academic, social, and emotional development.

The curriculum prioritises Literacy and Numeracy while incorporating technology into learning. Each student has access to a personal computer, interactive whiteboards, and participates in virtual excursions to connect with broader communities. The school also places great importance on music education; all students learn to play the Marimba and have access to a variety of instruments, with a specialist music teacher offering weekly lessons.

Leadership opportunities are encouraged among senior students, enhancing their development through active roles in school assemblies, charity events, and leadership conferences. Extra-curricular activities, including participation in local competitions and events, enrich the students' educational experience. The school prides itself on its strong sporting record, with students competing at various levels.

Greenethorpe Public School’s dedicated staff, small class sizes, and modern facilities create an ideal environment for comprehensive learning, emphasizing the values of honesty, kindness, and respect, making it a commendable choice for families seeking quality education in a small community setting.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school embraces students from all backgrounds, providing a supportive smaller school environment where every child feels safe, included and prepared to learn from their very first day.

Motto: "Honesty. Kindness. Respect."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2008 | 21 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/51024-greenethorpe-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.