Gumma Place
Macksville NSW 2447
Gumma Place is a non-government special school in Macksville, NSW.
Sector shown as Independent: no open source labels this school Catholic or independent.
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Gumma Place is described as Australia's first trades-based Special Assistance School, opening in Macksville in 2026 for young people who have not thrived in mainstream education. It offers a full Year 9 and 10 curriculum through hands-on projects in automotive, metal fabrication, woodwork and agriculture, at the ShoreTrack facility, starting with 22 students and planning for 40 by 2027.
Often praised
- Trades-based hands-on learning
- Year 9-10 curriculum
- Small cohort
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowraville Central School | Bowraville | Public k–12 / combined | 10.7 km | 861 | 206 |
| Nambucca Valley Christian Community School | Nambucca Heads | Independent k–12 / combined | 11.9 km | 1,042 | 555 |
| Tallowood Steiner School | Bowraville | Independent k–12 / combined | 13.0 km | 989 | 94 |
About this data
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