Garah Public School

Remember this school Saved in your list

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Years Pre K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

About the school

Garah Public School is a small rural school located in the north-west of New South Wales, catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school serves a community primarily composed of cotton and grain farmers, alongside graziers and others involved in related industries. Most students commute to school from outlying properties via bus and car, reflecting the rural nature of the area. The local community is supportive of the school's activities, fostering a connection between families and the institution.

Garah Public School is dedicated to the intellectual, physical, social, and moral development of each student, ensuring they reach their full potential. The school's approach aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where every child feels welcomed right from their first day. The classrooms promote a sense of belonging and leadership through multi-age settings.

The school also places a strong emphasis on maintaining high-quality education in literacy and numeracy while providing students with diverse opportunities in areas such as sports, STEM education, and the creative arts. Significant partnerships between the school and families are nurtured to support student success.

Garah Public School values a holistic approach to education, offering tailored support that meets varying student needs. This includes provisions for high potential and gifted students, those with additional needs, and wellbeing support to ensure each child's success academically and socially. Overall, Garah Public School aims to foster a thriving and supportive community that celebrates diversity and individual growth.

Mission

Garah Public School is concerned about the intellectual, physical, social and moral development of each child and therefore it is committed to helping each child achieve his/her potential in these areas.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Garah Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
14 (6 girls, 8 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
14
ICSEA What does this mean?
933 (percentile 19)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
43% / 19% / 21% / 18%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
1.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
0.7

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 3
Year 1 2
Year 2 2
Year 3 2
Year 4 2
Year 5 3
Total 14

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 14 6 8 - 933 1.5
2024 17 7 10 94.8 928 2
2023 14 6 8 95.1 941 2
2022 13 6 7 88 917 2
2021 14 6 8 80.8 890 1.8
2020 13 6 7 - 940 1.8
2019 17 9 8 88.5 914 1.8
2018 20 9 11 87.9 941 1.8
2017 22 10 12 91.6 938 1.8
2016 17 7 10 91 1025 1.4
2015 13 4 9 92.8 1016 1.4
2014 26 5 21 84.9 983 2.5
2013 23 8 15 89 980 2
2012 24 7 17 87.9 1046 2.4
2011 26 7 19 91.4 986 2.4
2010 25 8 17 - 1017 2.4
2009 30 11 19 - 1043 2.4
2008 34 14 20 - 1043 2.4

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.

Schools to compare

SchoolAtlas does not compare schools itself. Take the prompt below to an AI assistant: