Small government primary school in outer regional NSW with 42 students across K–6.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C overall.
Gilgai Public School is also known as GPS Gilgai.
Gilgai Public School draws students from the Gilgai PS.
Gilgai Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 23.2/100, rated "Well below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C+ (Below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 843 (5th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Gilgai Public School has about 42 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 6 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 478, Writing 471, Numeracy 481, Spelling 435 and Grammar 454. Students at Gilgai Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Gilgai Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 42 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.
Gilgai 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 C+ (Below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Gilgai Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 31% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 81%, which is below average.
Gilgai Public School is located in Gilgai, NSW, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 843 (5th 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.