Wee Waa Public School
Respecting the past - valuing the present - aiming for the future.
About the school
Wee Waa Public School is located in the north-west of New South Wales and serves the community of Wee Waa and its rural surroundings. The school currently has 132 students, with 46% identifying as Aboriginal and over 20% having additional education needs. The local economy has faced challenges, leading to fluctuating enrolments over recent years.
Educational Offerings
The school prides itself on providing a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, ensuring that every child feels safe, included, and prepared to learn. Through equity funding, Wee Waa Public School can offer an array of resources, including in-class tutors, the latest educational technology, extension classes, and various creative programs in music and the arts. Additionally, support services such as speech pathology and occupational therapy are available.
Learning Environment
At Wee Waa Public School, the emphasis is on creating a caring and respectful environment where students are encouraged to challenge themselves academically and socially. The school promotes the values of curiosity, respect for the past, appreciation of the present, and ambition for the future. Staff and students work collaboratively to ensure the school remains a happy place where all individuals can thrive.
Community Engagement
As a pillar of the Wee Waa community, the school fosters strong connections between families and the educational process. Inclusive practices are key to their operation, ensuring that every child's unique needs are met. Through workshops and plans co-designed with families, Wee Waa Public School strives to support each student's educational journey.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Wee Waa Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Wee Waa High School 109 m
- B Narrabri West Public School 33.7 km
- C Narrabri Public School 34.8 km
- D Narrabri High School 34.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 79 (41 girls, 38 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 79
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 720 (percentile 2)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 91% / 7% / 2% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 208
- Indigenous students
- 70%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 11 |
| Year 1 | 11 |
| Year 2 | 14 |
| Year 3 | 9 |
| Year 4 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 |
| Year 6 | 17 |
| Total | 79 |
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 | 79 | 41 | 38 | - | 720 | 7.5 |
| 2024 | 76 | 38 | 38 | 73.7 | 749 | 8.7 |
| 2023 | 88 | 45 | 43 | 75.5 | 719 | 11 |
| 2022 | 93 | 42 | 51 | 78.1 | 759 | 11 |
| 2021 | 97 | 47 | 50 | 85.2 | 784 | 10.2 |
| 2020 | 111 | 55 | 56 | - | 787 | 10.2 |
| 2019 | 134 | 65 | 69 | 88.1 | 788 | 9.1 |
| 2018 | 141 | 66 | 75 | 89 | 774 | 8.9 |
| 2017 | 137 | 68 | 69 | 91.9 | 818 | 9.3 |
| 2016 | 127 | 66 | 61 | 89.8 | 809 | 9.3 |
| 2015 | 161 | 80 | 81 | 89.5 | 793 | 10.6 |
| 2014 | 172 | 77 | 95 | 89.3 | 803 | 9.8 |
| 2013 | 165 | 75 | 90 | 88.6 | 774 | 9.7 |
| 2012 | 156 | 80 | 76 | 91.2 | 813 | 9.8 |
| 2011 | 142 | 69 | 73 | 91.9 | 803 | 9.9 |
| 2010 | 151 | 64 | 87 | - | 824 | 9.6 |
| 2009 | 160 | 70 | 90 | - | 855 | 9.9 |
| 2008 | 173 | 78 | 95 | - | 855 | 10.1 |
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.