Our school is situated in Macksville, which is a Mid North Coast town on the banks of the Nambucca River. Macksville has a population of 4000 and is the political centre of the Nambucca Shire. Our school was established in 1875 and some of the original buildings (on the current site), still in use, are of historical significance. At Macksville Public School we strive for excellence and the acceptance of responsibility through the provision of a happy, secure, and caring environment. Macksville Public School provides quality education in a personal and professional environment. Community partnerships are valued and widely promoted. The school is highly regarded within the local and wider community. Our students thrive in a fun learning environment and experience a wide range of extracurricular and sporting activities. There is a strong focus on literacy and numeracy programs. Our school actively promotes a culture of high expectations where students, staff and community pride in the school is evident and where things are done 'The Macksville Way'. Macksville is regarded as "The Family School" We have a long history of successful local education in which our entire school community is part of the team. Our school is widely noted as innovative and well resourced. We have a Learning and Community Centre with a full time teacher coordinator along with a full time Community Liaison Officer. There is a strong commitment by staff to Professional Development and a culture of continuous improvement.