Parkes East Public School

Parkes, NSW, 2870

Government Primary 路 Years K-6 Co-educational 281 students Outer regional
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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

50%
50%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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.

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NESA Teacher Accreditation

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NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)

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Location

Remoteness

Outer regional