Coonabarabran Public School

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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

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%
Indigenous students
42%
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.

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