About the school
Ivanhoe Central School is a very attractive and well-resourced community school located in the outback of Australia. Set in pleasant surroundings, the school provides a safe and supportive learning environment, striving for educational excellence while developing the whole person. The focus is on caring for all students and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
Student Enrollment and Faculty
With approximately 40 students enrolled from Kindergarten to Year 12, the school is staffed by seven committed professionals, including a Principal, Head Teacher Secondary Studies, Assistant Principal, and an Aboriginal Education Assistant. This dedicated staff tailors their teaching styles to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring a supportive approach towards personal development.
Community Support and Resources
Ivanhoe Central School benefits from various government support programs, such as the Country Area Program, aimed at addressing the challenges posed by geographic isolation. The school has developed a wide range of initiatives and programs that support its curriculum, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
Innovative Learning Environment
The school operates five faculties that cater to diverse student needs, including the KB4K program, Junior School, Middle School, Senior School, and the Wilvandee Access Program. This comprehensive structure enables the institution to offer innovative teaching strategies and a broad curriculum spanning STEM, creative arts, and more, fostering curiosity and critical thinking in students.
Celebrations of milestones, including Year 6 graduations and cultural events, highlight the school's commitment to community engagement and student success, ensuring that each child feels safe, included, and confident from day one.
Mission
At Ivanhoe Central School we strive to develop individual, independent, confident and accomplished learners. Our students, staff and community work cooperatively to create an environment of mutual respect to ensure that every student is known, valued and cared for.
Location & Catchment Area
- Ivanhoe Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Clare Public School 65.0 km
- B Hillston Central School 132.2 km
- C Pooncarie Public School 170.1 km
- D Wilcannia Central School 172.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 29 (21 girls, 8 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 29
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 747 (percentile 2)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 81% / 17% / 2% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 169
- Indigenous students
- 62%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 1 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 5 |
| Year 4 | 1 |
| Year 5 | 1 |
| Year 6 | 1 |
| Year 7 | 3 |
| Year 8 | 1 |
| Year 9 | 3 |
| Year 10 | 1 |
| Year 11 | 2 |
| Year 12 | 1 |
| Total | 29 |
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 | 29 | 21 | 8 | - | 747 | 6.8 |
| 2024 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 76.8 | 773 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 26 | 18 | 8 | 81.3 | 787 | 8.5 |
| 2022 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 66.6 | 747 | 8.8 |
| 2021 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 82.6 | 792 | 8.4 |
| 2020 | 22 | 14 | 8 | - | 773 | 8 |
| 2019 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 80.6 | 775 | 7.9 |
| 2018 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 84 | 844 | 7.3 |
| 2017 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 87.4 | 824 | 5.6 |
| 2016 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 94 | 853 | 6 |
| 2015 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 89.9 | 833 | 7.6 |
| 2014 | 36 | 26 | 10 | 94.7 | 907 | 7.6 |
| 2013 | 38 | 23 | 15 | 97 | 908 | 7 |
| 2012 | 40 | 19 | 21 | 91.2 | 894 | 7.6 |
| 2011 | 42 | 21 | 21 | 95.1 | 953 | 7.4 |
| 2010 | 32 | 14 | 18 | - | 953 | 7.2 |
| 2009 | 46 | 23 | 23 | - | 961 | 7 |
| 2008 | 36 | 19 | 17 | - | 961 | 7.3 |
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.