About the school
Walhallow Public School is located in the picturesque village of Walhallow, surrounded by vast agricultural farmland in the North West Slopes and Plains region of New South Wales. The school serves as a key educational institution within the community, providing a supportive learning environment for its students. Walhallow Public School is notable as one of five schools in New South Wales that has an all-Aboriginal enrolment, currently comprising 17 students. This highlights the school's commitment to inclusivity and cultural recognition.
Community and Environment
Situated 370 kilometres from Sydney and 32 kilometres west of Quirindi, Walhallow Public School has a rich history as a former Aboriginal reserve known as Caroona. The school, well-maintained and presented, is an iconic landmark as one enters the village, reflecting the resilience of public education through challenges such as droughts and floods.
Educational Philosophy
Walhallow Public School offers a comprehensive curriculum for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school's mission is to empower every student to strive for excellence in a safe and inclusive environment, fostering personal growth and preparing them to be responsible citizens. With a focus on high-quality education, the school provides a broad range of learning experiences tailored to meet diverse student needs, including those with additional learning requirements and high potential.
The community plays an essential role, with teachers collaborating with families to co-design learning plans that address individual strengths and challenges. Walhallow Public School prides itself on creating a nurturing atmosphere where every student can feel safe and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Mission
Walhallow Public School empowers every student to strive for excellence in an inclusive and safe environment. In partnership with the wider school community, the school aims to create quality learning experiences, build positive student wellbeing, and maintain high expectations, ensuring students feel supported to do their best.
Location & Catchment Area
- Walhallow Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Spring Ridge Public School 16.3 km
- B Werris Creek Public School 22.0 km
- C Quirindi Public School 26.5 km
- D Quirindi High School 26.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 10 (7 girls, 3 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 692 (percentile 1)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 94% / 6% / 0% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 170
- Indigenous students
- 100%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 1 | 1 |
| Year 2 | 3 |
| Year 4 | 2 |
| Year 6 | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
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 | 10 | 7 | 3 | - | 692 | 1.7 |
| 2024 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 85.9 | 692 | 2.1 |
| 2023 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 74.1 | 678 | 2.1 |
| 2022 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 81.5 | 646 | 2 |
| 2021 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 92 | 676 | 1.8 |
| 2020 | 23 | 14 | 9 | - | 655 | 2.1 |
| 2019 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 88.3 | 666 | 2 |
| 2018 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 90.4 | 683 | 1.4 |
| 2017 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 92.2 | 692 | 1.5 |
| 2016 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 87.8 | 728 | 1.5 |
| 2015 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 91.2 | 716 | 1.5 |
| 2014 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 85.6 | 725 | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 89.7 | 700 | 1.4 |
| 2012 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 93.8 | 698 | 1.4 |
| 2011 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 92.6 | 676 | 1.9 |
| 2010 | 25 | 10 | 15 | - | 676 | 2.5 |
| 2009 | 25 | 11 | 14 | - | 695 | 2.5 |
| 2008 | 11 | 6 | 5 | - | 695 | 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.