About the school
Wollongbar Public School is at the heart of the Wollongbar community, providing essential educational services to local families and those from nearby rural areas. The school’s motto, Learning for Life, reflects its commitment to foster academic, social, and emotional development in every child. Dedicated staff work to deliver high-quality programs aligned with the Department of Education's values, ensuring an environment that promotes high expectations in learning outcomes.
As a proud member of The Plateau to the Sea Learning Community, Wollongbar Public School benefits from collaborative opportunities and shared expertise among over a dozen local schools. Emphasising strong literacy and numeracy skills, the school boasts impressive performance in national testing, showcasing significant value-added results.
Students are encouraged to engage in a wide range of curricular and extracurricular activities, with notable achievements including participation in regional and state-level sports competitions and opportunities in performing arts. The school fosters a positive welfare framework, creating a happy and supportive learning environment where leadership and success are cultivated.
Wollongbar Public School is also committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, ensuring every student feels valued within its community. The focus on restorative justice practices nurtures healthy conflict resolution among students, enhancing their social and emotional capabilities. By providing tailored learning support and encouraging student voices, the school strives to empower all students to realise their full potential.
Mission
At Wollongbar Public School we strive to be a collaborative community with students at the core of our focus. Deep understanding of student data drives high quality programs focused on growth, attainment and wellbeing.
Location & Catchment Area
- Wollongbar Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Alstonville High School 1.9 km
- B Alstonville Public School 2.2 km
- C Rous Public School 5.0 km
- D Tregeagle Public School 7.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 243 (107 girls, 136 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 243
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1028 (percentile 59)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 23% / 30% / 29% / 18%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 72
- Indigenous students
- 6%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 34 |
| Year 1 | 26 |
| Year 2 | 32 |
| Year 3 | 41 |
| Year 4 | 29 |
| Year 5 | 31 |
| Year 6 | 50 |
| Total | 243 |
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 | 243 | 107 | 136 | - | 1028 | 14.4 |
| 2024 | 248 | 116 | 132 | 89.4 | 1022 | 16.6 |
| 2023 | 265 | 120 | 145 | 89.6 | 1027 | 16.7 |
| 2022 | 293 | 136 | 157 | 85.8 | 1023 | 16.2 |
| 2021 | 293 | 132 | 161 | 91 | 1024 | 16.2 |
| 2020 | 290 | 137 | 153 | - | 1020 | 16.3 |
| 2019 | 307 | 145 | 162 | 93.4 | 1019 | 17.5 |
| 2018 | 310 | 146 | 164 | 93 | 1012 | 16.2 |
| 2017 | 299 | 136 | 163 | 93.6 | 1012 | 15.9 |
| 2016 | 290 | 138 | 152 | 93.9 | 1018 | 15.9 |
| 2015 | 265 | 139 | 126 | 94.8 | 1016 | 14.6 |
| 2014 | 225 | 114 | 111 | 94.6 | 1036 | 12.3 |
| 2013 | 207 | 103 | 104 | 93.5 | 1047 | 12.4 |
| 2012 | 222 | 114 | 108 | 93.1 | 1046 | 12.2 |
| 2011 | 225 | 110 | 115 | 92.7 | 1047 | 12.2 |
| 2010 | 225 | 108 | 117 | - | 1051 | 12.2 |
| 2009 | 212 | 98 | 114 | - | 1061 | 12.4 |
| 2008 | 226 | 107 | 119 | - | 1061 | 12.2 |
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.