Government primary school (K–6) in Appin, Inner Regional NSW, with 337 students.
NAPLAN 26 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Appin Public School is also known as APS Appin.
Appin Public School draws students from the Appin PS.
Appin Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 46.6/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 989 (42nd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Appin Public School, Year 3 students averaged 379 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 465, below the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Appin Public School is a small government primary school with approximately 337 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Appin Public School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Appin Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 12% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
Appin Public School is located in Appin, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 989 (42nd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.