# Glendore Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 609 (2025)
- **Address**: Maryland Drive, Maryland NSW 2287
- **Phone**: (02) 4955 6644
- **Website**: https://glendore-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: glendore-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 55818
- **Established**: 1997-02-03

## About

Glendore Public School is located in the suburb of Maryland, Newcastle, opening its doors in 1997. It has gained a reputation for providing excellent educational programs to the children of the Maryland and Fletcher communities. Currently, the school has an enrolment of approximately 480 students, reflecting significant growth since its establishment. 

## Educational Staff and Programs
The school employs a dedicated team comprised of one Principal, four Assistant Principals, fourteen Classroom Teachers, and a fulltime Teacher Librarian, along with various support teachers including specialists in Reading Recovery and English as an Additional Language or Dialect. The staff at Glendore Public School are committed to ensuring a quality learning experience in a safe and engaging environment, partnered closely with parents and carers to meet the diverse needs of all students. 

## Learning Initiatives
Glendore Public School focuses on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes using the Australian Curriculum and provides professional development for teachers in initiatives like Focus on Reading and Targeting Early Numeracy. The school's classrooms are equipped with wireless connectivity and modern technology, including laptops and iPads, to support contemporary learning methods. Furthermore, the school engages in a range of extracurricular activities, promoting excellence in academic, cultural, and sporting domains. Students have opportunities to participate in programs like the Premier's Reading Challenge, sports competitions, and artistic initiatives. 

## Commitment to Inclusion
The school is also proud of its partnerships with the Muloombinba Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and dedicates efforts towards enhancing educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Glendore Public School fosters an inclusive community that values respect, support, and holistic student wellbeing.

## Mission

Glendore Public School is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where every child is known, valued, and cared for. Their vision is 'Where everyone can succeed.'

Motto: "A respectful, caring learning environment, where everyone can succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 609 |
| 2024 | 670 |
| 2023 | 657 |
| 2022 | 681 |
| 2021 | 661 |
| 2020 | 621 |
| 2019 | 609 |
| 2018 | 583 |
| 2017 | 531 |
| 2016 | 482 |
| 2015 | 446 |
| 2014 | 455 |
| 2013 | 429 |
| 2012 | 434 |
| 2011 | 443 |
| 2010 | 426 |
| 2009 | 443 |
| 2008 | 406 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/55818-glendore-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.