Galungara Public School

Schofields, NSW, 2762

Gov Primary 路 Years K-6 Co-educational 882 students Major city
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School profile

ACARA

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

59

50.7 teaching 路 8.3 non-teaching

Students per teacher

17.4:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

882

Indigenous students

2%

Language other than English

85%

Girls vs boys

446 girls 路 436 boys

51%
49%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

About

Galungara Public School is a comprehensive, co-educational primary school in Schofields, NSW, catering to students from Kindergarten through Year 6. The school places teacher quality at the centre of its educational approach, recognising it as the single most important in-school factor influencing student achievement. To this end, the school continuously works to improve instructional practice through recognised frameworks and evidence-based models, with the aim of providing a stimulating and caring learning environment that upholds safety and respect while establishing a tradition of excellence. Galungara's specialist areas reflect a commitment to serving the full range of learners. The school holds expertise in high potential and gifted education, supported by extension activities for students who require additional challenge. Equally, students with additional needs or disability are supported through teaching and learning adjustments and the presence of student learning support officers directly in the classroom. Wellbeing support is also a designated specialism, complemented by access to wellbeing and counselling services. The school's strategic priorities centre on knowing and valuing every individual student, ensuring all children make a strong start in their early years of schooling and transition successfully into formal learning, and keeping students engaged and challenged as they progress through primary school. These priorities are reflected in the staffing and support structures the school has put in place to address diverse learning needs across its student population.

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Pay and agreement

Graduate

$90,117

Starting salary

Top of scale

$137,861

Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher

Super

12.0%

Employer contribution

Under the Crown Employees (Teachers) Award 2024. Full-time equivalent, before allowances.

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NESA Teacher Accreditation

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NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Office of the Children's Guardian

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Location

Remoteness

Major city