# Hargraves Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 12 (2025)
- **Address**: Merinda St, Hargraves NSW 2850
- **Phone**: (02) 6373 8524
- **Website**: https://hargraves-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: hargraves-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 51074
- **Established**: 1856-09-01

## About

Hargraves Public School is a small rural school located 35 km south-west of Mudgee in the Central West of New South Wales. It is an active member of the Mudgee Small Schools Network and the Lithgow Directorate, providing education to twelve students from the village and surrounding rural areas. The school serves as a focal point for the community, with students, parents, and community members taking pride in its operations and achievements.

## Educational Environment
Hargraves Public School focuses on delivering a high-quality education in a safe and nurturing environment. The dedicated teaching staff, maintaining a low teacher-student ratio of no more than 1:5 for Literacy and Numeracy, ensures that individual learning needs can be met through tailored educational programs. The presence of a supportive Parents and Citizens (P&C) group further enhances the educational experience.

## Facilities and Resources
The school is well-resourced, featuring modern technology including interactive whiteboards, video conferencing facilities, and access to computers and iPads for each student. This commitment to technology is complemented by various sporting, social, and cultural opportunities through collaborations with the Mudgee Small Schools Network. Students participate in external competitions, representing the school at Zone and Regional levels in various sports.

## Community Engagement
A unique aspect of Hargraves Public School is its Birth to Kindergarten program, which invites parents with very young children to participate in a weekly Play Group to promote early socialisation. Additionally, the school offers a variety of excursions, ensuring students engage with the wider community while enhancing their educational experience. With a mission to address the social and educational needs of all students, Hargraves Public School truly embodies the motto: 'The School with the Heart of Gold.'

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Motto: "The School with the Heart of Gold."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2008 | 28 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/51074-hargraves-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.