Small government primary school in Shortland, NSW, serving K–6 with 271 students.
NAPLAN 22 points below national year-level averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Shortland Public School is also known as SPS Shortland.
Shortland Public School draws students from the Shortland PS.
Shortland Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 39.3/100, rated "Below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 926 (17th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Shortland Public School, Year 3 students averaged 402 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 451, below the national average of 490 for that year level. 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.
Shortland Public School is a small government primary school with approximately 271 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.
Shortland 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 grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Shortland Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. This is 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. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is below average.
Shortland Public School is located in Shortland, NSW, in a major city. 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.