About the school
Goonengerry Public School is a two-classroom school situated in the hinterland of Byron Bay on the far North Coast of New South Wales, serving a diverse and semi-rural community. The school's core belief is recognising the individual value of each student, fostering a caring, inspiring, and creative environment. There is a strong emphasis on the development of each student's self-esteem, encouraging them to achieve their full potential across all academic areas.
Families play a crucial role within the school, with a commitment to community and parent engagement facilitated through open communication. Unique features of the school's program include specialist guitar tuition for students in years 3-6, small class sizes, and a focus on expressing creativity through performing and visual arts. Intensive Reading Support, specialised Sports programs, and the use of technology are integral to the students' learning experience. The school provides enrichment and extension programmes in Engineering, Literacy, and Environmental Education, alongside parent-led group activities.
Goonengerry Public School is well-resourced, receiving funding from both State and Federal Government programmes, ensuring a safe, inspiring, and peaceful environment. The Student Welfare code is built around the principle 'When I am responsible I am being a respectful, safe learner', aiming to foster happy children who feel secure in pursuing their dreams and challenges. The school has successfully managed flood recovery efforts, recently completing necessary remediation to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Goonengerry Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Upper Coopers Creek Public School 3.7 km
- B Wilsons Creek Public School 4.5 km
- C Coorabell Public School 5.0 km
- D Mullumbimby High School 7.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 57 (29 girls, 28 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 57
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1048 (percentile 68)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 11% / 32% / 36% / 21%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 58
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 8 |
| Year 1 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 |
| Year 4 | 13 |
| Year 5 | 10 |
| Year 6 | 2 |
| Total | 57 |
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 | 57 | 29 | 28 | - | 1048 | 3.8 |
| 2024 | 49 | 28 | 21 | 86.4 | 1053 | 3.8 |
| 2023 | 45 | 22 | 23 | 83.5 | 1072 | 3.8 |
| 2022 | 44 | 27 | 17 | 79 | 1048 | 3.9 |
| 2021 | 52 | 31 | 21 | 89.7 | 1021 | 3.7 |
| 2020 | 51 | 31 | 20 | - | 1020 | 3.6 |
| 2019 | 40 | 23 | 17 | 91.7 | 1005 | 2.5 |
| 2018 | 37 | 22 | 15 | 91.8 | 1006 | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 36 | 20 | 16 | 91.1 | 965 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 40 | 21 | 19 | 92.5 | 1010 | 2.4 |
| 2015 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 92.8 | 1011 | 2.4 |
| 2014 | 41 | 22 | 19 | 86.1 | 1020 | 2.4 |
| 2013 | 39 | 24 | 15 | 91.5 | 1058 | 2.4 |
| 2012 | 29 | 16 | 13 | 89.4 | 1071 | 2.4 |
| 2011 | 42 | 21 | 21 | 91.8 | 1034 | 2.4 |
| 2010 | 58 | 27 | 31 | - | 1039 | 3.6 |
| 2009 | 62 | 33 | 29 | - | 1088 | 3.6 |
| 2008 | 74 | 40 | 34 | - | 1088 | 3.6 |
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.