Parkes East Public School
Parkes, NSW, 2870
School profile
ACARA
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
22.2
18.5 teaching 路 3.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
281
Indigenous students
25%
Language other than English
4%
Girls vs boys
141 girls 路 140 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
About
Parkes East Public School is a comprehensive, co-educational primary school serving students from Kindergarten to Year 6, located in Parkes, New South Wales. The school operates under a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework, reflecting a whole-school approach to student wellbeing and conduct. The school's philosophy centres on providing a rich learning environment where students can experience success in their individual areas of strength, with academic, sporting, cultural, and social achievement all given equal standing. Parkes East supports a diverse range of learner needs across its student population. The school offers dedicated programming for high potential and gifted students, alongside targeted support for students with additional needs or disability, and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) assistance. This breadth of specialist support reflects a genuine commitment to inclusive, differentiated education across the full ability spectrum. Staffing at Parkes East includes student learning support officers (SLSOs) working directly within classrooms, providing in-the-moment assistance alongside classroom teachers. Wellbeing and counselling support staff are also part of the team, ensuring students have access to pastoral care alongside their academic program.
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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.
Work out your pay stepWhat you need to teach here
Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.
Location
Remoteness
Outer regional