Very small government primary school in Lower Belford, inner regional NSW, serving 45 students in Kindergarten to Year 6.
Kirkton Public School is also known as KPS Lower Belford.
Kirkton Public School draws students from the Kirkton PS.
Kirkton Public School has about 45 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 3 students averaged Reading 379, Writing 414, Numeracy 378, Spelling 389 and Grammar 408. Students at Kirkton Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Kirkton Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 45 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.
Kirkton 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.
Kirkton Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below average.
Kirkton Public School is located in Lower Belford, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 926 (17th 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.