Pelaw Main Public School is located south of Kurri Kurri. The school has a generational history of developing the educational needs of families in the local community. The school has a student population of 232 (160 families); approximately 12% of our students are Aboriginal (29 students). The school has nine classes and a teaching staff of twenty, catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Boys make up 55% of the student population and the girls 45%.
The school’s Family Occupational and Education Index has been levelled at 148 in 2015. Based on this, the school receives significant funding through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM) for Socio-economic background and Aboriginal equity. A number of specialist teachers support staff and students’ learning. The students are also supported by eight School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs), who work with students with special needs. The school also has a full-time School Administration Manager and School Administration Officer. The school implements a range of strategies to maximise success for all students, including Personalised Learning Plans, Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Management Plans, extensive orientation programs and a focus on programs to support students with disabilities. Quicksmart and Mulitlit also operate in the school. Current teaching staff have undertaken Professional Learning in Focus on Reading 3-6, L3, Drumbeat program, Mindfulness, Quality Teaching buddy observations and new syllabus implementation.
The school's vision statement states that Pelaw Main Public School develops and supports safe, respectful, lifelong learners, in an equitable and positive environment. The school community works collaboratively to ensure the well-being of all students. The school is a proud member of the Kurri Kurri Learning Community (KKLC). The schools in the KKLC work together to promote a comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 12, through a collaboratively developed strategic plan.