Cobargo Public School

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About the school

Cobargo Public School is located in the village of Cobargo on the NSW Far South Coast, offering extensive grounds in a picturesque rural setting. The school prides itself on its core values of respect, responsibility, safety, and engagement, which are fostered through its Positive Behaviours For Learning program. With a teaching principal and two additional experienced classroom teachers, the school also caters to a diverse student body, with approximately 18% of students coming from Aboriginal backgrounds. The local community provides robust support for the school, enhancing its educational environment.

Special Programs

Cobargo Public School offers a variety of special programs designed to enrich the student experience. These include a Student Parliament, a comprehensive sports program, and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program, along with reading tutor programs. Additionally, the school features an extensive creative and performing arts program with the introduction of a music specialist, ensuring broad educational opportunities.

Recent Developments

Recent infrastructure upgrades, funded by the NSW Department of Education, have enhanced the natural learning environment of the school, which now includes a bike track, remote control car track, and tennis court. These improvements have contributed to a healthier learning atmosphere, evident in their completed Cooler Classrooms project, which aims to provide students with a more comfortable and conducive learning space.

Mission

At Cobargo Public School, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where high expectations, respect, responsibility, and safety are at the core of everything we do. Our students are encouraged to be curious, creative, and committed learners, prepared to explore and achieve their fullest potential.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Cobargo Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
77 (37 girls, 40 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
77
ICSEA What does this mean?
941 (percentile 22)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
44% / 33% / 18% / 4%
Indigenous students
19%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
5.2
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
1.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 7
Year 1 18
Year 2 6
Year 3 9
Year 4 9
Year 5 14
Year 6 14
Total 77

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 77 37 40 - 941 5.2
2024 84 42 42 86.4 957 6.2
2023 78 38 40 87.3 933 5.2
2022 85 44 41 80.3 947 5.2
2021 80 40 40 89.4 961 5.1
2020 75 33 42 - 963 4
2019 62 20 42 92.3 975 4
2018 62 25 37 92.2 953 4
2017 69 29 40 92.5 976 4
2016 74 29 45 92.4 987 3.9
2015 80 36 44 93.2 948 5
2014 91 38 53 94.7 971 5.1
2013 81 39 42 94 987 5.2
2012 87 42 45 94.5 960 5
2011 84 45 39 91.6 952 5.2
2010 113 59 54 - 970 6
2009 133 75 58 - 966 7.2
2008 127 66 61 - 966 7.2

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.

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