Oaklands Central School
Luceat Lux Vestra (Let Your Light Shine)
About the school
Oaklands Central School provides an educational setting for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, located in the rural township of Oaklands, New South Wales. The school draws students from the immediate township, surrounding farms, and nearby towns, creating a diverse learning community. With a commitment to inclusivity, Oaklands Central School welcomes students from all backgrounds, ensuring that every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day.
The school’s motto, Luceat Lux Vestra (Let Your Light Shine), reflects a core belief that every student possesses unique strengths. The staff at the school work collaboratively with families to develop tailored learning and support plans, fostering a positive and encouraging climate focused on individual growth and achievement.
As part of the Riverina Access Partnership, Oaklands Central School offers a broad curriculum for its Stage 6 students and engages in educational excursions, enhancing students' learning experiences in connection with local primary schools such as Savernake, Berrigan, and Urana. Key stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and staff, contribute to the school’s vibrant community through groups such as the Student Representative Council and the Parents and Citizens Association (P&C).
The school prides itself on strong connections with families, which plays a crucial role in supporting student learning and wellbeing. Oaklands Central School is not only dedicated to academic excellence but also to nurturing each child's potential through a range of subjects, extracurricular activities, and personalised support.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision: Oaklands Central School is an inclusive learning community where student growth and development is promoted and recognised.
Location & Catchment Area
- Oaklands Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Urana Public School 26.5 km
- B Berrigan Public School 34.3 km
- C Rand Public School 37.3 km
- D Lowesdale Public School 38.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 36 (17 girls, 19 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 36
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 962 (percentile 30)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 35% / 37% / 26% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 119
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 4 |
| Year 3 | 2 |
| Year 4 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 4 |
| Year 6 | 6 |
| Year 7 | 3 |
| Year 8 | 4 |
| Year 9 | 2 |
| Year 10 | 4 |
| Total | 36 |
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 | 36 | 17 | 19 | - | 962 | 6.7 |
| 2024 | 46 | 20 | 26 | 88.4 | 934 | 7.8 |
| 2023 | 54 | 26 | 28 | 85.4 | 966 | 11.2 |
| 2022 | 60 | 28 | 32 | 86.1 | 949 | 11.4 |
| 2021 | 67 | 36 | 31 | 85.5 | 956 | 9.8 |
| 2020 | 59 | 33 | 26 | - | 941 | 9.6 |
| 2019 | 64 | 33 | 31 | 91.2 | 961 | 9.6 |
| 2018 | 71 | 40 | 31 | 88.7 | 966 | 9.1 |
| 2017 | 66 | 33 | 33 | 90.6 | 963 | 8.2 |
| 2016 | 76 | 40 | 36 | 90.8 | 943 | 8.7 |
| 2015 | 82 | 47 | 35 | 92.4 | 962 | 9.8 |
| 2014 | 79 | 41 | 38 | 91.3 | 968 | 10 |
| 2013 | 77 | 43 | 34 | 92.5 | 961 | 9.7 |
| 2012 | 69 | 39 | 30 | 91 | 969 | 8 |
| 2011 | 79 | 38 | 41 | 90.3 | 979 | 9.5 |
| 2010 | 68 | 35 | 33 | - | 939 | 8.2 |
| 2009 | 69 | 33 | 36 | - | 984 | 9.1 |
| 2008 | 82 | 48 | 34 | - | 984 | 8.7 |
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.