About the school
Coonabarabran Public School is a comprehensive Kindergarten to Year 6 co-educational primary school located in Coonabarabran. Renowned for its strong academic, cultural, sporting, and welfare programs, the school prioritises the personal and academic needs of all students. Supportive networks among teachers, students, and parents facilitate a nurturing environment, ensuring every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day. The school places significant emphasis on literacy programs, particularly early intervention, and is recognised for its integration of students with special needs into mainstream classrooms. Coonabarabran Public School also boasts outstanding technology resources and is noted for its commitment to performing and creative arts. Local attractions such as Warrumbungle National Park and Siding Spring Observatory enhance educational programs, reinforcing the school’s association with the region's designation as the 'Astronomy Capital of Australia'. To reflect this theme, the school has four houses named Asteroids, Comets, Meteorites, and Satellites. With a commitment to high-quality education, the school provides a wide array of subjects and extracurricular activities designed to foster students’ passions and encourage holistic growth. Coonabarabran Public School is not just an educational institution; it is a vibrant community where diversity is celebrated, and every child is valued.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
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
- Coonabarabran Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Coonabarabran High School 448 m
- B Warrumbungle National Park Environmental Education Centre 28.7 km
- C Binnaway Central School 31.6 km
- D Tooraweenah Public School 39.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 200 (99 girls, 101 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 200
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 856 (percentile 5)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 63% / 23% / 10% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 142
- Indigenous students
- 42%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 27 |
| Year 1 | 25 |
| Year 2 | 30 |
| Year 3 | 25 |
| Year 4 | 28 |
| Year 5 | 35 |
| Year 6 | 30 |
| Total | 200 |
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 | 200 | 99 | 101 | - | 856 | 15.2 |
| 2024 | 202 | 99 | 103 | 83.8 | 856 | 20.8 |
| 2023 | 204 | 90 | 114 | 84.5 | 857 | 20.9 |
| 2022 | 215 | 93 | 122 | 81.8 | 854 | 21 |
| 2021 | 239 | 111 | 128 | 85.5 | 870 | 20.2 |
| 2020 | 250 | 111 | 139 | - | 867 | 20.3 |
| 2019 | 264 | 120 | 144 | 88.2 | 877 | 20.3 |
| 2018 | 290 | 132 | 158 | 87.6 | 892 | 20.3 |
| 2017 | 304 | 147 | 157 | 90.9 | 879 | 20.1 |
| 2016 | 306 | 142 | 164 | 92.7 | 886 | 21.3 |
| 2015 | 305 | 139 | 166 | 93.3 | 895 | 20.9 |
| 2014 | 327 | 148 | 179 | 90.7 | 890 | 21.8 |
| 2013 | 329 | 150 | 179 | 91.9 | 890 | 20.9 |
| 2012 | 322 | 154 | 168 | 90.8 | 886 | 22.2 |
| 2011 | 319 | 148 | 171 | 91.4 | 888 | 23.4 |
| 2010 | 341 | 152 | 189 | - | 888 | 23.2 |
| 2009 | 352 | 156 | 196 | - | 878 | 24.2 |
| 2008 | 355 | 162 | 193 | - | 878 | 23.8 |
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.