Carroll Public School
Caring, Creative and Community Centred
About the school
Carroll Public School is a small rural school that serves the village community of Carroll and its surrounding areas. The school plays a central role in the community, providing a vibrant, happy, and caring learning environment. Students benefit from personalised and engaging learning programs and have the opportunity to participate in various extra-curricular activities and community events. The school is committed to working collaboratively with parents and the community, creating a supportive atmosphere that is evident in the cheerful and welcoming environment that visitors frequently comment on.
The school prides itself on its diverse range of programs, including the unique 'Magical Musos to Maestros' initiative. Developed by an internationally recognised classical composer, this program exposes students to all music styles, allowing them to receive free after-school tuition in vocals, drums, piano, and guitar. This musical education not only provides an alternative medium for learning but also enhances students' abilities in rhythm and memorisation.
Furthermore, Carroll Public School prioritises interactions with local schools and offers excursions to various locations, ensuring that students are well-prepared for a world beyond their village. The school fosters cooperative and conscientious learning, with students achieving excellent results across all subject areas.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today! The Carroll Public School difference A strong start Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds. We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day. Growth in the classroom and beyond We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions. Support for every family Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.
Location & Catchment Area
- Carroll Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Gunnedah Public School 18.2 km
- B Gunnedah South Public School 18.8 km
- C Gunnedah High School 18.9 km
- D Somerton Public School 19.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 46 (27 girls, 19 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 46
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 987 (percentile 41)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 33% / 28% / 18% / 21%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 79
- Indigenous students
- 20%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 1 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 6 |
| Year 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 11 |
| Year 6 | 8 |
| Total | 46 |
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 | 46 | 27 | 19 | - | 987 | 2.7 |
| 2024 | 50 | 27 | 23 | 87.1 | 971 | 3.8 |
| 2023 | 43 | 24 | 19 | 88.5 | 928 | 2.7 |
| 2022 | 33 | 19 | 14 | 86.4 | 964 | 2.7 |
| 2021 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 91.2 | 914 | 2.5 |
| 2020 | 31 | 15 | 16 | - | 885 | 2.5 |
| 2019 | 29 | 14 | 15 | 93 | 842 | 2.5 |
| 2018 | 26 | 9 | 17 | 91.7 | 859 | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 94.6 | 801 | 1.7 |
| 2016 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 94.6 | 779 | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 91.5 | 766 | 1.6 |
| 2014 | 21 | 12 | 9 | 94.5 | 790 | 1.7 |
| 2013 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 93.8 | 918 | 1.3 |
| 2012 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 93.5 | 873 | 1.3 |
| 2011 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 96.1 | 779 | 1.3 |
| 2010 | 7 | 3 | 4 | - | 779 | 1.3 |
| 2009 | 7 | 3 | 4 | - | 784 | 1.3 |
| 2008 | 10 | 3 | 7 | - | 784 | 1.3 |
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.