Woodburn Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Woodburn Public School is a revitalised primary school located in Woodburn, catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. It embraces a caring environment in a 'small' school setting, fostering a sense of community. The school focuses on a relevant curriculum with strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, aimed at preparing students for their future life experiences. Core values of Respect, Integrity, and Participation are instilled within the students, creating a culture that extends into the wider community.
The school has a long history, having evolved from Woodburn Central School into its current form as a K-6 setting in 2000. This transformation has allowed the school culture to flourish, resulting in a student-focused atmosphere. Woodburn Public School draws students from various local communities, including Woodburn, Coraki, Broadwater, Evans Head, and New Italy.
In keeping up with modern educational demands, the school has adopted interactive classrooms that enhance teaching and learning. Additionally, it acknowledges and respects the traditional custodians of the land, striving to ensure that every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner achieves their potential through education. The school is also committed to providing opportunities for growth through diverse extracurricular programs and promoting student wellbeing through tailored support, demonstrating its dedication to being inclusive and supportive of all students.
Mission
At Woodburn Public School our vision is to create a safe, respectful, and engaging environment where every student is known, valued, cared for and challenged to grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Woodburn Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Evans River Community School 9.3 km
- B Coraki Public School 10.7 km
- C Broadwater Public School 12.5 km
- D Cabbage Tree Island Public School 18.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 97 (45 girls, 52 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 97
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 922 (percentile 16)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 60% / 26% / 10% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 128
- Indigenous students
- 16%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 17 |
| Year 1 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 12 |
| Year 3 | 17 |
| Year 4 | 13 |
| Year 5 | 11 |
| Year 6 | 20 |
| Total | 97 |
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 | 97 | 45 | 52 | - | 922 | 10.8 |
| 2024 | 109 | 49 | 60 | 87.3 | 929 | 11.9 |
| 2023 | 131 | 67 | 64 | 88.4 | 918 | 11.9 |
| 2022 | 125 | 66 | 59 | 83.1 | 925 | 10.6 |
| 2021 | 132 | 70 | 62 | 90.9 | 925 | 10.6 |
| 2020 | 140 | 69 | 71 | - | 930 | 12.7 |
| 2019 | 144 | 62 | 82 | 92.1 | 937 | 12.9 |
| 2018 | 140 | 55 | 85 | 92.8 | 920 | 11.9 |
| 2017 | 125 | 48 | 77 | 92.8 | 932 | 9.3 |
| 2016 | 125 | 45 | 80 | 93.2 | 952 | 8.1 |
| 2015 | 121 | 44 | 77 | 92.7 | 952 | 7 |
| 2014 | 112 | 38 | 74 | 94.5 | 968 | 7.5 |
| 2013 | 111 | 44 | 67 | 93.6 | 951 | 7.2 |
| 2012 | 107 | 51 | 56 | 94.1 | 967 | 6.1 |
| 2011 | 103 | 53 | 50 | 94.7 | 970 | 6.1 |
| 2010 | 114 | 58 | 56 | - | 928 | 6.1 |
| 2009 | 106 | 50 | 56 | - | 961 | 6.1 |
| 2008 | 108 | 51 | 57 | - | 961 | 6.3 |
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.