Why choose us?

Ruse Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Coed Primary School in Ruse. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Ruse Public School provides a learning environment where children can have fun, progress in their learning, and develop their creativity and curiosity. We maintain a school culture in which our children feel cared for, respected, and valued.

At Ruse Public School, we offer a well-rounded and holistic education for all students. By nurturing and supporting their academic, social, and emotional needs, we endeavour to prepare all students to be engaged, literate, numerate, creative, and critical thinkers ready for an uncertain future. To achieve this effectively, we place our students at the centre of all decision-making, ensuring high expectations and strong wellbeing practices that enable them to connect, succeed, and thrive at school.

We pride ourselves on providing an innovative, rich curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities for all our students. We place strong emphasis on working with parents and the community, enabling students to maximise their abilities, ambitions, and academic potential in everything they do. Our students are at the heart of the school. Although we strongly value academic performance, we believe students should enjoy their time at school and succeed across a wide range of areas. We foster values of respect, courtesy, consideration, and individual responsibility, offering a high level of challenge accompanied by equally high levels of support.

Our vision: An inclusive school community developing caring, life-long learners.

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Why families choose us

"We have been a part of Ruse Public School since my son started Kindergarten in 2021 and have always found his teachers very dedicated and supportive. They cater for his learning needs and go above and beyond to help him learn and grow." — a parent of Ruse Public School
"Ruse public school is more than just a school. It’s a supportive and inclusive community. The teachers are passionate and talented educators that go above and beyond in their support of the students and their families." — Ange and Misty Ducan
"Ruse Public School is an exceptional learning community that truly goes above and beyond for its students. The extra-curricular programs and activities are outstanding, offering every child the chance to explore their interests, develop new skills, and shine in their own way,  whether through sport, the arts, leadership, or cultural opportunities. The teachers and executive staff are incredibly dedicated and supportive. They know their students well and take the time to nurture both their academic growth and wellbeing. It’s clear that every decision made at Ruse puts the students first. What truly sets Ruse apart is its community culture. There’s a genuine sense of belonging where every child and family feels valued, included, and welcome. The connection between staff, students, and families creates a positive and uplifting environment that makes Ruse feel more like a community than just a school." —Nicole Staats

A strong start

We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.

Support for every family

Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.

High quality education

We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.

Easy to access

Located in Ruse, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

What we can offer your child

Student success

Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.

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Our student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of competitions
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • growth through high potential and gifted education
  • striving for personal improvement.

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A world of opportunities

We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.

Our students have access to:
  • excursions
  • incursions
  • extra-curricular activities
  • a wide variety of subjects.

Tailored learning support

We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.

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We offer students:
  • student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
  • teaching and learning adjustments
  • extension activities for students who need extra challenge
  • wellbeing and counselling support.
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A welcoming community

Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.

We create a welcoming community by:
  • supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
  • celebrating Harmony Day
  • incorporating culturally inclusive school events
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students.

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Stories and highlights

Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.

Policies and reports

Discover our local school policies, reports and plans.