About the school
Woolgoolga Public School is a comprehensive, co-educational primary school located on the North Coast of New South Wales. Established in 1884, the school aims to foster an inclusive environment where every student feels supported and empowered to learn. With an enrolment of approximately 350 students, the demographic includes a diverse mix, with 20% identifying as Punjabi/Indian and 10% as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, alongside a notable presence of African refugee students.
Educational Focus
The school prioritises literacy, numeracy, and quality teaching, ensuring that all students participate fully in the NAPLAN testing program. It offers a variety of specialist programs such as band, instrumental music, choir, public speaking, and debating. Additionally, Woolgoolga Public School provides enrichment programs for students with particular talents and supports students with special needs through a comprehensive programme, including specialist English as a Second Language classes.
Community Engagement
The school prides itself on its strong connection to the community, working collaboratively with families to deliver tailored learning plans aimed at helping each student reach their full potential. Its values emphasise respect, curiosity, and teamwork, reflecting the spirit of the local culture.
Vision and Values
Woolgoolga Public School's mission is to help every student learn, grow, and succeed within a stimulating, supportive environment. The school continues to uphold its motto, 'Learning, Caring, Sharing', which encapsulates its commitment to preparing students for future challenges.
Mission
Woolgoolga Public School strives to maximise the learning of every student in a safe, respectful environment underpinned by high expectations.
Location & Catchment Area
- Woolgoolga Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Woolgoolga High School 1.5 km
- B Mullaway Public School 3.9 km
- C Sandy Beach Public School 4.6 km
- D Corindi Public School 10.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 349 (172 girls, 177 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 349
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 965 (percentile 31)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 39% / 34% / 21% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 99
- Indigenous students
- 14%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 47%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 24.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 39 |
| Year 1 | 41 |
| Year 2 | 60 |
| Year 3 | 62 |
| Year 4 | 49 |
| Year 5 | 42 |
| Year 6 | 56 |
| Total | 349 |
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 | 349 | 172 | 177 | - | 965 | 24.5 |
| 2024 | 366 | 163 | 203 | 88.8 | 959 | 25.7 |
| 2023 | 369 | 169 | 200 | 87.8 | 961 | 25.3 |
| 2022 | 367 | 163 | 204 | 86.3 | 954 | 25.4 |
| 2021 | 379 | 180 | 199 | 90 | 952 | 25.1 |
| 2020 | 385 | 192 | 193 | - | 957 | 23.2 |
| 2019 | 387 | 183 | 204 | 92.8 | 968 | 22.2 |
| 2018 | 370 | 175 | 195 | 92.6 | 973 | 22.6 |
| 2017 | 381 | 182 | 199 | 93.6 | 962 | 22.1 |
| 2016 | 352 | 167 | 185 | 92.6 | 967 | 20.7 |
| 2015 | 318 | 152 | 166 | 92.8 | 962 | 19.7 |
| 2014 | 332 | 161 | 171 | 93.7 | 976 | 20 |
| 2013 | 348 | 167 | 181 | 92.8 | 961 | 20.9 |
| 2012 | 348 | 167 | 181 | 93 | 947 | 21.4 |
| 2011 | 373 | 174 | 199 | 92.3 | 934 | 21.8 |
| 2010 | 379 | 169 | 210 | - | 924 | 22.2 |
| 2009 | 360 | 156 | 204 | - | 971 | 21.2 |
| 2008 | 358 | 146 | 212 | - | 971 | 21.2 |
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.