About the school
Goodooga Central School is a small, isolated community school located in the north-west of New South Wales, serving students from the immediate township and surrounding areas, including those on Yuwaalayaay country. The school is dedicated to providing quality educational experiences in a safe and positive environment, emphasising student well-being and academic growth. A key feature of Goodooga Central School is its commitment to inclusive education, welcoming students from all backgrounds and ensuring that every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their very first day.
Educational Programs
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to cater to students from Kindergarten through to Year 12. Through partnerships with TAFE and the Northern Borders Senior Access program, Goodooga Central School enhances educational opportunities for senior students by facilitating access to a wide range of subjects through modern technology, including teleconferencing and online resources.
Particular emphasis is placed on developing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, which are vital for all students' future success. Additionally, tailored learning support is provided to meet individual student needs, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive academically.
Community Engagement
Goodooga Central School is committed to building strong links with families and the local community, creating a supportive environment where relationships are developed with mutual respect and trust. The school acknowledges its role in fostering a sense of belonging among students and families. Various initiatives and programs are in place to help students grow into conscientious members of the community and to empower them to discover and develop their unique passions.
Mission
Our vision: · To support strong attendance · To support development of strong foundations in literacy and numeracy · Help grow outward-looking members of the community who are considerate, respectful and conscientious; · Offer excellence in all facets of a well-rounded education; · Provide students with opportunities to discover and develop their passions; · Foster a sense of belonging within every student, parent and member of the school community, where relationships are developed and built with mutual respect, trust and empathy.
Location & Catchment Area
- Goodooga Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Weilmoringle Public School 53.9 km
- B Lightning Ridge Central School 61.3 km
- C Brewarrina Central School 110.5 km
- D Collarenebri Central School 118.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 28 (13 girls, 15 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 28
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 629 (percentile 0)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 94% / 5% / 1% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 237
- Indigenous students
- 100%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 97%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Year 1 | 1 |
| Year 2 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 3 |
| Year 4 | 2 |
| Year 5 | 1 |
| Year 6 | 4 |
| Year 7 | 1 |
| Year 9 | 2 |
| Year 10 | 2 |
| Year 11 | 2 |
| Year 12 | 4 |
| Total | 28 |
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 | 28 | 13 | 15 | - | 629 | 8 |
| 2024 | 33 | 14 | 19 | 71.8 | 642 | 8.7 |
| 2023 | 32 | 14 | 18 | 77 | 653 | 8.6 |
| 2022 | 35 | 17 | 18 | 73 | 640 | 8.8 |
| 2021 | 31 | 14 | 17 | 78.8 | 687 | 8.6 |
| 2020 | 37 | 18 | 19 | - | 725 | 8.3 |
| 2019 | 41 | 20 | 21 | 79.9 | 714 | 8 |
| 2018 | 29 | 16 | 13 | 86.7 | 704 | 7.8 |
| 2017 | 43 | 26 | 17 | 85.3 | 705 | 8.6 |
| 2016 | 37 | 21 | 16 | 85.4 | 676 | 9.1 |
| 2015 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 88.7 | 667 | 9.1 |
| 2014 | 35 | 23 | 12 | 93.2 | 646 | 9.4 |
| 2013 | 44 | 31 | 13 | 91.5 | 659 | 9.7 |
| 2012 | 47 | 28 | 19 | 89.1 | 601 | 9.8 |
| 2011 | 56 | 30 | 26 | 90.3 | 606 | 10.3 |
| 2010 | 51 | 28 | 23 | - | 580 | 10.5 |
| 2009 | 49 | 26 | 23 | - | 543 | 12 |
| 2008 | 54 | 34 | 20 | - | 543 | 10.4 |
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.