About the school
Collarenebri Central School is a Kindergarten to Year 12 school located in the north west of New South Wales. The school fosters a caring environment where every student is provided with optimal learning opportunities. Tailored flexible learning programs accommodate the diverse learning styles and needs of all students. The curriculum is comprehensive for secondary students, including access to TAFE courses and collaboration with other schools through the Northern Borders Senior Access program, facilitated by video-conferencing technology.
Curriculum and Learning
The school prioritises literacy and numeracy while integrating effective technology use to enhance student learning. With a strong resourcing foundation, students benefit from access to the latest technologies that enrich their educational experience. High expectations are set, aiming to cultivate respectful and community-minded young adults. The focus on developing social skills, self-esteem, confidence, and motivation is embedded in all teaching and learning activities.
Community Engagement
Collarenebri Central School values close partnerships with parents and the wider community. Parents are welcomed as active participants in school activities and are encouraged to contribute to their child's educational journey. This collaborative approach ensures that the school remains a supportive and inclusive environment.
The school has undergone upgrades to improve facilities, including the recent completion of projects enhancing the learning environment for students. Efforts such as the Cooler Classrooms initiative promote healthier learning spaces, showcasing the school’s commitment to providing quality education in a modern setting.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision: Collarenebri Central School is committed to building an educational setting where students are happy, engaged in learning and striving to do their best at all times.
Location & Catchment Area
- Collarenebri Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Rowena Public School 44.1 km
- B Lightning Ridge Central School 59.5 km
- C Bullarah Public School 63.5 km
- D Walgett Community College - Primary School 69.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 68 (35 girls, 33 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 67.2
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 625 (percentile 0)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 94% / 6% / 0% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 231
- Indigenous students
- 94%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 7 |
| Year 1 | 1 |
| Year 2 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 8 |
| Year 4 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 4 |
| Year 6 | 2 |
| Year 7 | 7 |
| Year 8 | 10 |
| Year 9 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 9 |
| Year 11 | 5 |
| Year 12 | 3 |
| Total | 68 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | 35 | 33 | - | 625 | 10.6 |
| 2024 | 75 | 37 | 38 | 61.4 | 633 | 14.6 |
| 2023 | 93 | 48 | 45 | 60.6 | 657 | 14.5 |
| 2022 | 100 | 49 | 51 | 68.1 | 662 | 14.2 |
| 2021 | 94 | 46 | 48 | 69.7 | 687 | 13.3 |
| 2020 | 92 | 45 | 47 | - | 692 | 12.6 |
| 2019 | 82 | 40 | 42 | 74.1 | 690 | 12.5 |
| 2018 | 106 | 55 | 51 | 76.3 | 662 | 12.7 |
| 2017 | 107 | 60 | 47 | 80.4 | 674 | 13 |
| 2016 | 88 | 53 | 35 | 78.2 | 697 | 12.5 |
| 2015 | 89 | 50 | 39 | 80.6 | 643 | 12.2 |
| 2014 | 94 | 49 | 45 | 73 | 721 | 11.7 |
| 2013 | 96 | 52 | 44 | 75.6 | 702 | 12.8 |
| 2012 | 99 | 51 | 48 | 75.7 | 701 | 13.3 |
| 2011 | 75 | 35 | 40 | 79.9 | 663 | 12.7 |
| 2010 | 89 | 40 | 49 | - | 715 | 12.8 |
| 2009 | 106 | 58 | 48 | - | 675 | 12.1 |
| 2008 | 101 | 49 | 52 | - | 675 | 12.6 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.