Narrabri West Public School
Opportunities and challenges for our children.
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
- Narrabri West Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Narrabri High School 2.1 km
- B Narrabri Public School 3.0 km
- C Wee Waa Public School 33.7 km
- D Wee Waa High School 33.7 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 134
- Indigenous students
- 32%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- 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.