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
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Quaama Public School 8.7 km
- B Bermagui Public School 16.6 km
- C Central Tilba Public School 18.7 km
- D Narooma High School 27.7 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 108
- 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.