Remote government primary school with 13 students in Hermidale, NSW.
Hermidale Public School is also known as HPS Hermidale.
Hermidale Public School draws students from the Hermidale PS.
Hermidale Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 13 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.
Hermidale 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.
Hermidale Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is moderate.
Hermidale Public School is located in Hermidale, NSW, classified as a remote school. With an ICSEA of 874 (7th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.