Gerringong Public is a close-knit primary serving a caring community.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Gerringong Public is a close-knit primary serving a caring community. It offers a High Potential and Gifted Education program for extension learners, alongside additional support for those who need it. The school is known for strong creative and performing arts, an active netball program, and a genuine emphasis on pastoral care. Aboriginal Education and On Country learning are woven through the curriculum, reflecting the school's commitment to place and culture. Families who value arts, sport, and a supportive environment where students are known well will find their fit here.
Gerringong Public School is also known as GPS Gerringong.
Gerringong Public School draws students from the Gerringong PS.
Gerringong Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 57/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1091, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Gerringong Public School, Year 3 students averaged 418 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 479, 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.
Gerringong Public School is a small government primary school with approximately 378 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.
Gerringong 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 has a value score of 60/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Gerringong Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 10% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Gerringong Public School is located in Gerringong, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1091 (82th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.