About the school
Guyra Central School is a progressive educational institution located in Guyra, offering a comprehensive K-12 education. With responsive leadership and a dedicated staff, the school focuses on providing exceptional learning opportunities for all students, ensuring success in academic, sporting, cultural, and vocational pursuits. As a central school, it shares teaching expertise between primary and secondary contexts, enhancing student learning.
Curriculum and Programs
The school offers an extensive and challenging curriculum, particularly emphasising a robust middle school program to ensure continuity from primary to secondary education. Innovative programs, including the Best Start initiative, Gifted and Talented initiatives, Quicksmart numeracy, and numerous state and regional literacy projects, allow for a rich educational experience. Additionally, the school promotes a Positive Behaviour for Learning program, aiming to cultivate a positive and inclusive school culture.
Infrastructure and Technological Integration
Guyra Central School boasts modern facilities, including a new Science centre, an Agricultural facility, a refurbished library, and dedicated classroom spaces equipped with interactive whiteboards. The school is committed to integrating technology into its teaching practices, evidenced by two Connected Classrooms.
Community Engagement and Values
The school fosters strong connections with families, encouraging parental involvement in students' learning journeys. Core values of respect, pride, and responsibility are highlighted throughout the school community. Many students have excelled in local, regional, and state competitions, both academically and in sports, reflecting the school’s commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. The ultimate goal is to empower students as they transition into productive members of society.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. We provide continuous, high-quality education from K-12 where your child is known and cared for in a positive learning environment. We offer individual support, opportunities and learning pathways to help your child to reach their full potential. We provide wellbeing programs so your child feels happy, safe, and supported at school.
Location & Catchment Area
- Guyra Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Black Mountain Public School 9.7 km
- B Bald Blair Public School 10.4 km
- C Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre 28.8 km
- D Sandon Public School 30.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 292 (135 girls, 157 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 287.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 889 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 67% / 22% / 8% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 156
- Indigenous students
- 23%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 12%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 26.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 16 |
| Year 1 | 14 |
| Year 2 | 21 |
| Year 3 | 14 |
| Year 4 | 21 |
| Year 5 | 14 |
| Year 6 | 20 |
| Year 7 | 34 |
| Year 8 | 33 |
| Year 9 | 36 |
| Year 10 | 33 |
| Year 11 | 19 |
| Year 12 | 17 |
| Total | 292 |
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 | 292 | 135 | 157 | - | 889 | 26.9 |
| 2024 | 300 | 145 | 155 | 79.1 | 890 | 28 |
| 2023 | 318 | 147 | 171 | 80.9 | 891 | 29.6 |
| 2022 | 298 | 132 | 166 | 81.6 | 864 | 29.1 |
| 2021 | 300 | 137 | 163 | 86 | 873 | 27.1 |
| 2020 | 310 | 151 | 159 | - | 879 | 27.1 |
| 2019 | 309 | 155 | 154 | 88.2 | 893 | 26.7 |
| 2018 | 302 | 157 | 145 | 88.7 | 890 | 25.5 |
| 2017 | 318 | 155 | 163 | 92.2 | 908 | 25.3 |
| 2016 | 307 | 144 | 163 | 90.1 | 923 | 25.7 |
| 2015 | 311 | 150 | 161 | 90 | 908 | 27.1 |
| 2014 | 321 | 150 | 171 | 89.8 | 912 | 26.4 |
| 2013 | 334 | 156 | 178 | 92.7 | 907 | 26.9 |
| 2012 | 331 | 152 | 179 | 93.7 | 922 | 26.5 |
| 2011 | 329 | 157 | 172 | 92.2 | 916 | 27.7 |
| 2010 | 295 | 140 | 155 | - | 914 | 24.2 |
| 2009 | 280 | 136 | 144 | - | 921 | 23.7 |
| 2008 | 292 | 149 | 143 | - | 921 | 25 |
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.