# Parkes East Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 281 (2025)
- **Address**: 1-3 Thornbury St, Parkes NSW 2870
- **Phone**: (02) 6862 2021
- **Website**: https://parkeseast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: parkeseast-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 51095
- **Established**: 1962-01-01

## About

Parkes East Public School provides a rich learning environment that enables students to experience success in their academic, sporting, cultural, and social pursuits. With a strong emphasis on student welfare, the school offers numerous opportunities for Gifted and Talented Students, a wide range of sporting activities, and representation in various fields. Special programmes include a Wiradjuri Language Program, an active Student Representative Council, and the Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. The school also features a pre-Kindergarten program, ensuring a comprehensive learning path from early childhood.

The physical resources at Parkes East Public School are geared towards fostering a supportive learning experience. The school boasts a spacious playground, multiple shelters, modern playground equipment, interactive whiteboards in every classroom, a computer laboratory, a connected classroom, a well-resourced library, and an Audio Visual Room. 

The commitment of the staff to developing positive relationships with students and parents enhances the learning experience. Staff strive to provide an education that meets the aspirations of pupils, is responsive to community expectations, and delivers high-quality educational programs efficiently. With a dedication to inclusivity and support, Parkes East Public School fosters an environment where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential and thrive in their educational journey.

## Mission

Parkes East PS provides a rich learning environment to enable students to experience success in their area of strength. Opportunities for academic, sporting, cultural and social achievement underpin the philosophy of the school.

Motto: "Space to Learn. Space to Play. Space to Grow."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 281 |
| 2024 | 316 |
| 2023 | 327 |
| 2022 | 330 |
| 2021 | 343 |
| 2020 | 350 |
| 2019 | 344 |
| 2018 | 338 |
| 2017 | 295 |
| 2016 | 261 |
| 2015 | 221 |
| 2014 | 215 |
| 2013 | 220 |
| 2012 | 218 |
| 2011 | 214 |
| 2010 | 229 |
| 2009 | 232 |
| 2008 | 263 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/51095-parkes-east-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.