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Hunter River Community School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Hunter River Community School is a government special school in Metford, NSW, for U. It had 70 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

Hunter River Community School

Metford, NSW 2323

Government
Co-Ed
Special
Years
U
Special
Students
70
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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Education model focusing on best practices for students with special needs.

Recognised for excellence in providing tailored educational programs, fostering individual growth and development for students with special needs while promoting inclusive practices and community engagement.

School Overview

Key information about Hunter River Community School

School overview facts
School typeSpecialSectorGovernment
Year levelsUEnrolments70
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:4.4
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSpecial
Year levelsU
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments70
Teacher–student ratio1:4.4
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.0752021: 73 students · U20212022: 75 students · U20222023: 72 students · U20232024: 72 students · U20242025: 70 students · U2025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
51(72.9%)
Girls
19(27.1%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
15%
English only
85%
Not stated
0%

Location

Hunter River Community School

17 Melaleuca Dr, Metford NSW 2323

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