Small government primary school (K–6) serving 45 students via distance education in Port Macquarie, NSW.
North East Public School of Distance Education 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.
North East Public School of Distance Education 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.
North East Public School of Distance Education has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 26% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
North East Public School of Distance Education is located in Port Macquarie, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 979 (37th 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.