Willawarrin Public School

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Pride and Friendship

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About the school

Willawarrin Public School, a proud member of the Macleay Educational Community of Schools, is located in picturesque Willawarrin, just thirty kilometres north-west of Kempsey. The school serves a diverse rural community and features welcoming physical facilities located in well-maintained grounds, including a newly constructed hall, library, and administration buildings. Students enjoy expansive playing fields, a covered multi-purpose court, a canteen, adventure play equipment, and four modern classrooms.

As part of the N.S.W. Priority Schools Program, Willawarrin Public School joined the National Partnerships Program (Low SES) in 2011. The learning community fosters a caring environment that nurtures students as they develop academic, social, physical, and living skills through a range of cultural and educational programs. This is achieved through high-quality teaching, supported by a comprehensive Welfare Policy.

The school's strong focus on technology enhances students' learning experiences, with interactive whiteboards in all classrooms and two 'Connected Classrooms' that link students with peers from other schools and educational environments. An extensive wireless network provides flexible Internet access via notebooks, iPads, and desktop computers.

Willawarrin Public School students achieve outstanding outcomes in academic, sporting, and cultural pursuits. Notably, in 2012, senior classes secured first place in the Science and Engineering Challenge, competing against twelve other Macleay area schools. The school's soccer team achieved State Championship status in the Small Schools Knockout competition in 2011. Regular NAPLAN assessments also reflect strong growth in student performance, significantly above State and North Coast averages in many areas. The dedicated teaching staff focuses on Literacy, Numeracy, and Student Engagement, continuously enhancing their skills through professional learning.

Mission

Willawarrin Public School Mission

The school's mission statement is to facilitate lifelong quality educational programs for each child, through developing academic skills, citizenship and social skills to reflect "Pride and Friendship."

Location & Catchment Area

  • Willawarrin Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
34 (13 girls, 21 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
34
ICSEA What does this mean?
838 (percentile 4)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
72% / 21% / 7% / 0%
Indigenous students
35%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
5.1
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
1.9

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 4
Year 1 8
Year 2 7
Year 4 5
Year 5 2
Year 6 8
Total 34

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 34 13 21 - 838 5.1
2024 32 13 19 87.1 858 3.9
2023 27 11 16 79 839 3.9
2022 29 11 18 88.2 896 3
2021 27 10 17 88.4 882 2.8
2020 30 13 17 - 868 2.8
2019 31 19 12 86 860 2.8
2018 34 21 13 84.9 837 2.8
2017 44 27 17 89.9 832 2.7
2016 47 22 25 89.3 860 3.8
2015 57 28 29 90.4 832 3.8
2014 46 21 25 90.1 855 2.8
2013 44 16 28 85.1 831 2.7
2012 48 9 39 94.9 881 2.6
2011 54 16 38 93.8 862 3.8
2010 60 17 43 - 862 3.8
2009 56 19 37 - 999 3.8
2008 84 36 48 - 999 4.8

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.

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