Small government primary school in outer regional NSW with 29 students across K–6.
Gum Flat Public School is also known as GFPS and GFPS Gum Flat.
Gum Flat Public School draws students from the Gum Flat PS.
Gum Flat Public School has about 29 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 4 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 3 students averaged Reading 384, Writing 381, Numeracy 404, Spelling 334 and Grammar 365. Year 5 students averaged Reading 483, Writing 493, Numeracy 507, Spelling 485 and Grammar 518. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Gum Flat Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Gum Flat Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 29 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.
Gum Flat 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.
Gum Flat Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Gum Flat Public School is located in Gum Flat, NSW, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 997 (46th 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.