Tiny government primary school (25 students, K–6) in inner regional NSW with very high Indigenous enrolment and significant disadvantage.
Herons Creek Public School is also known as HCPS and HCPS Herons Creek.
Herons Creek Public School draws students from the Herons Ck PS.
Herons Creek Public School has about 25 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 387, Writing 386, Numeracy 397, Spelling 399 and Grammar 360. Year 5 students averaged Reading 486, Writing 457, Numeracy 454, Spelling 449 and Grammar 443. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Herons Creek Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Herons Creek Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 25 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.
Herons Creek 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.
Herons Creek Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1. This is well 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 88%, which is good.
Herons Creek Public School is located in Herons Creek, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 919 (15th 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.