Coorabell Public School
Happy Children, Happy Learners, Small School, Big Family
About the school
Coorabell Public School is a small, vibrant learning community dedicated to fostering academic excellence and creativity in its students. It provides a dynamic curriculum that integrates technology and critical thinking, aimed at enhancing student learning outcomes. The school’s foundational values of excellence, respect, integrity, fairness, and care are central to its approach to education and student welfare. By prioritising excellence in literacy and numeracy alongside a creative and practical arts program, Coorabell Public School ensures a well-rounded education for its students.
Learning Environment
The school prides itself on being small enough for personal connections, allowing teachers and students to know each other well. This close-knit atmosphere fosters a culture of consultation and collaboration, essential for developing each child's unique potential. Coorabell Public School's staff is described as cohesive and dedicated, focusing on high expectations and differentiation to meet diverse learning needs.
Community Engagement
Coorabell Public School enjoys enthusiastic support from its community, which values education and the importance of nurturing a love of learning. The school actively engages with families and the local community to address educational needs and support student development through various programs. This commitment to community involvement ensures that each child feels safe, respected, and part of the school family, making it a welcoming environment for all students.
Mission
Coorabell Public School offers a rich and extensive learning environment to all students. Our purpose is to promote and maintain academic excellence within a dynamic creative environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Coorabell Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Goonengerry Public School 5.0 km
- B Mullumbimby High School 7.5 km
- C Bangalow Public School 7.6 km
- D Eureka Public School 8.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 92 (48 girls, 44 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 92
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1066 (percentile 74)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 8% / 32% / 34% / 25%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 47
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 35%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 6 |
| Year 1 | 21 |
| Year 2 | 13 |
| Year 3 | 12 |
| Year 4 | 12 |
| Year 5 | 15 |
| Year 6 | 13 |
| Total | 92 |
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 | 92 | 48 | 44 | - | 1066 | 5.1 |
| 2024 | 104 | 53 | 51 | 83.3 | 1057 | 6.2 |
| 2023 | 100 | 45 | 55 | 87.5 | 1046 | 6.2 |
| 2022 | 108 | 48 | 60 | 84.7 | 1060 | 6.2 |
| 2021 | 115 | 52 | 63 | 87.8 | 1062 | 6 |
| 2020 | 127 | 57 | 70 | - | 1067 | 6 |
| 2019 | 121 | 52 | 69 | 87.6 | 1082 | 6 |
| 2018 | 126 | 55 | 71 | 90.8 | 1091 | 7.2 |
| 2017 | 133 | 64 | 69 | 94.2 | 1088 | 7 |
| 2016 | 131 | 66 | 65 | 90.3 | 1098 | 6.9 |
| 2015 | 114 | 58 | 56 | 92.4 | 1092 | 5.7 |
| 2014 | 104 | 57 | 47 | 94.2 | 1124 | 5.7 |
| 2013 | 103 | 59 | 44 | 95.3 | 1087 | 5.7 |
| 2012 | 103 | 56 | 47 | 91.8 | 1125 | 5.7 |
| 2011 | 106 | 59 | 47 | 93.2 | 1136 | 5.9 |
| 2010 | 95 | 45 | 50 | - | 1080 | 4.8 |
| 2009 | 86 | 41 | 45 | - | 1083 | 4.8 |
| 2008 | 84 | 38 | 46 | - | 1083 | 5.1 |
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.