About the school
Warialda Public School is one of the oldest schools in New South Wales, established in 1851 and serving the township of Warialda and its surrounding rural areas in the Gwydir Shire. The school caters to a student population of 199, with many students commuting by bus.
Facilities and Programs
The school boasts a spacious playground and well-equipped classrooms, emphasizing literacy and numeracy throughout its curriculum. Students benefit from the support of highly skilled teachers, a school counsellor, and School Learning Support Officers. Various programs aim to cater to the diverse needs of the students, including Out of the Box (Project-Based Learning), STEMShare, QuickSmart Numeracy, Intensive Literacy and Numeracy Support, and Speech Therapy. Other initiatives like the National Chaplaincy Program, Breakfast Room, Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program, junior band, choir, interest clubs, and educational excursions further enrich the students' experience.
Educational Philosophy
Warialda Public School is committed to innovative teaching, with a strong focus on integrating technology and promoting higher-order thinking skills. The school values inclusion and connectedness, working collaboratively with parents and the community to foster a culture of support and belonging. The upcoming establishment of a public preschool in 2027 reflects the school's dedication to expanding educational opportunities for younger children in the area. Overall, Warialda Public School is dedicated to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed, making it a vital part of the Warialda community.
Mission
Warialda Public School provides quality education, helping every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Warialda Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Warialda High School 681 m
- B Gravesend Public School 23.8 km
- C Delungra Public School 27.7 km
- D Bingara Central School 36.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 192 (85 girls, 107 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 192
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 927 (percentile 17)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 57% / 27% / 12% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 116
- Indigenous students
- 17%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 13 |
| Year 1 | 20 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Year 3 | 29 |
| Year 4 | 33 |
| Year 5 | 36 |
| Year 6 | 35 |
| Total | 192 |
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 | 192 | 85 | 107 | - | 927 | 12.9 |
| 2024 | 215 | 87 | 128 | 88 | 918 | 15.3 |
| 2023 | 214 | 91 | 123 | 87.6 | 931 | 15.4 |
| 2022 | 230 | 99 | 131 | 86.9 | 944 | 15.5 |
| 2021 | 234 | 101 | 133 | 91 | 959 | 14.6 |
| 2020 | 206 | 92 | 114 | - | 952 | 14.6 |
| 2019 | 207 | 84 | 123 | 91 | 938 | 13.3 |
| 2018 | 190 | 77 | 113 | 91.3 | 931 | 13.2 |
| 2017 | 182 | 77 | 105 | 92.3 | 933 | 12.1 |
| 2016 | 165 | 66 | 99 | 91.7 | 944 | 9.8 |
| 2015 | 152 | 62 | 90 | 93.1 | 942 | 7.7 |
| 2014 | 137 | 61 | 76 | 91.6 | 964 | 8.9 |
| 2013 | 132 | 61 | 71 | 91.6 | 955 | 9 |
| 2012 | 156 | 72 | 84 | 91.3 | 960 | 10 |
| 2011 | 161 | 74 | 87 | 91.8 | 951 | 10 |
| 2010 | 156 | 72 | 84 | - | 941 | 10 |
| 2009 | 162 | 71 | 91 | - | 993 | 10.3 |
| 2008 | 150 | 63 | 87 | - | 993 | 9.8 |
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.