Narrabri West Public School

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About the school

  • Narrabri West Public School is a vibrant Pre School to Year 6 educational community with an enrolment of 326 students, including 15% Aboriginal students. The school is located in the rural town of Narrabri, catering to a diverse student body from various social and economic backgrounds.

Educational Excellence

The school prides itself on its commitment to educational and professional excellence, fostering a strong teaching team that reflects a range of ages and experiences. Teachers are encouraged to set clear learning goals and success criteria for each lesson, culminating in reflections by students to track progress. This approach helps empower students, teachers, and parents alike.

Community and Support

With a focus on the individual needs of every student, Narrabri West engages in extensive professional development for staff to continuously enhance teacher quality. The school operates under the 'Local Schools Local Decisions' program, allowing for tailored decision-making that aligns with the specific needs of the school community.

The school also features a unique Pre School program that provides early childhood education based on the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, ensuring a smooth transition into Kindergarten.

Extracurricular Activities

Academic excellence is complemented by a rich array of extracurricular activities, including performing arts programs that offer music, concert bands, and cultural events. Narrabri West fosters pride in its school environment, encouraging students to engage in various social, cultural, and sporting activities, thereby enriching their educational experience.

Narrabri West Public School is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment, where each child is valued and encouraged to achieve their best.

Mission

At Narrabri West, we are committed to providing every child with a high-quality public education. We warmly welcome families to enrol and become part of our dynamic and caring school community.

Location & Catchment Area

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
232 (132 girls, 100 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
232
ICSEA What does this mean?
889 (percentile 9)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
57% / 26% / 12% / 4%
Indigenous students
32%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
18
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
5.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 28
Year 1 22
Year 2 34
Year 3 31
Year 4 40
Year 5 35
Year 6 42
Total 232

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 232 132 100 - 889 18
2024 262 137 125 88.5 896 21.2
2023 292 153 139 89.8 907 21.5
2022 301 161 140 86.5 894 21.7
2021 313 170 143 90.5 914 21
2020 325 179 146 - 912 22.4
2019 330 188 142 92.3 911 22.4
2018 327 185 142 92.1 920 22
2017 348 196 152 92.8 915 22.5
2016 322 180 142 92.8 934 21.8
2015 303 166 137 93.7 930 20.5
2014 284 151 133 93.9 947 19.7
2013 283 150 133 92 950 19.6
2012 241 125 116 94 930 17.3
2011 235 117 118 92.4 920 17.2
2010 219 100 119 - 921 17.6
2009 218 100 118 - 894 17.8
2008 238 112 126 - 894 18.9

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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