Redbank School is a co-ed government school in Westmead serving students who benefit from intensive learning support focused on mental health.
Redbank School is a co-ed government school in Westmead serving students who benefit from intensive learning support focused on mental health. The school partners with community services to provide coordinated care and works closely with families to design individualised learning plans. A strongly pastoral environment and tight-knit community characterise the school, prioritising student wellbeing alongside learning.
Redbank School is a very small government combined school with approximately 46 students. It offers education for years U. 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.
Redbank 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.
Redbank School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 53% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 50%, which is below the national benchmark.
Redbank School is located in Westmead, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1001 (47th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.