Oatlands Public School is a government co-ed primary with a strong pastoral culture and close-knit community feel.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Oatlands Public School is a government co-ed primary with a strong pastoral culture and close-knit community feel. The school supports a wide range of learners through its dedicated learning support unit and gifted education programs, meaning families often find tailored provision for their child's needs. It suits parents seeking a caring environment where pastoral care sits alongside academic pathways for both struggling and advanced students.
Oatlands Public School draws students from the Oatlands PS.
Oatlands Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 59.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 64/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1072, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Oatlands Public School, Year 3 students averaged 420 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 517, above the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Spelling. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Oatlands Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 159 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.
Oatlands 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. The school has a value score of 67/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Oatlands Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 16% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Oatlands Public School is located in Oatlands, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1072 (76th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.