Tiny government primary school (14 students, K–6) in outer regional Drake, NSW.
Drake Public School is also known as DPS Drake.
Drake Public School draws students from the Drake PS.
Drake Public School has about 14 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 2 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 5 students averaged Reading 404, Writing 423, Numeracy 452, Spelling 412 and Grammar 396. Students at Drake Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Drake Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 14 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.
Drake 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.
Drake Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 41% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 80%, which is below average.
Drake Public School is located in Drake, NSW, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 928 (18th 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.