Garah Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
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
- A Boomi Public School 39.7 km
- B Moree Public School 47.5 km
- C Moree Secondary College 47.7 km
- D Moree East Public School 48.7 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 115
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- 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.