# Eglinton Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 406 (2025)
- **Address**: Alexander St, Eglinton NSW 2795
- **Phone**: (02) 6337 1205
- **Website**: https://eglinton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: eglinton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 54951
- **Established**: 1868-10-01

## About

Eglinton Public School, established 150 years ago, is a dynamic village school nestled on the Macquarie River in Bathurst. The school enjoys close ties with its community, with a range of programs that acknowledge individual student needs and the wider community. Eglinton Public School offers a variety of sporting options, enrichment programs in debating and public speaking, as well as learning support programs in literacy and numeracy. The school has a proud tradition of achievement in the creative arts, boasting established programs in visual arts, music, choir, and dance. 

With a strong focus on student welfare, the school supports students across 19 mainstream and 3 special needs classes. Its learning policies create a quality learning environment for all, driven by a culture of high expectation, respect, personal pride, and tolerance. Furthermore, Eglinton Public School maintains a strong partnership with the Bathurst Alliance of Schools and local high schools, Denison College: Bathurst and Kelso High Campuses.

The school's active community manages several sub-committees under the Parents and Citizens (P&C) association, offering support for student learning through various programs such as Concert bands, Out of School Hours (OOSH) services, and an annual Eglinton Country Fair. Eglinton Public School is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment, empowering students from diverse backgrounds and striving for academic excellence.

## Mission

Eglinton Public School provides a safe, supportive and quality learning environment for all its students. We represent a diverse cultural and socio-economic community and utilise the principles of Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports to ensure all members of our school community are safe, respectful, responsible and active learners.

Motto: "Good citizenship."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 406 |
| 2024 | 426 |
| 2023 | 423 |
| 2022 | 416 |
| 2021 | 448 |
| 2020 | 470 |
| 2019 | 465 |
| 2018 | 475 |
| 2017 | 480 |
| 2016 | 479 |
| 2015 | 475 |
| 2014 | 480 |
| 2013 | 474 |
| 2012 | 484 |
| 2011 | 457 |
| 2010 | 418 |
| 2009 | 410 |
| 2008 | 395 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/54951-eglinton-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.