About the school
Yanderra Public School is a small, family-oriented institution located approximately 6km from Bargo. The school features a teaching principal and a dedicated team of staff, all serving a semi-rural community that offers a peaceful lifestyle. It plays a crucial role in the local area by hosting council programs and serving as a meeting point for residents. The school emphasises the importance of community involvement in education and prioritises open and effective communication as vital for success.
Learning Environment
The school provides a predictable and orderly atmosphere where every aspect of the curriculum is addressed, enabling students to gain the skills, values, knowledge, and understanding necessary for lifelong learning. With a focus on respect and valuing individual opinions, the learning platform is designed to be creative and stimulating, fostering excellence and promoting student responsibility. Staff members utilise technology and multi-sensory teaching approaches to ensure comprehensive learning experiences.
An active Parents and Citizens Association meets monthly to discuss initiatives, keeping student learning at the core of all activities. Furthermore, the school promotes risk-taking as a means of encouraging personal responsibility and achievement among students, ensuring equity and quality teaching are upheld in every classroom.
Yanderra Public School is committed to nurturing a love for learning and supporting each student's journey towards success, achieving its mission through dedicated efforts in a collaborative environment.
Mission
We nurture every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today! Enrol now
Location & Catchment Area
- Yanderra Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bargo Public School 3.2 km
- B Hill Top Public School 8.3 km
- C Buxton Public School 8.5 km
- D Tahmoor Public School 10.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 35 (17 girls, 18 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 35
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 934 (percentile 19)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 54% / 32% / 10% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 142
- Indigenous students
- 17%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 6 |
| Year 1 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 2 |
| Year 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 3 |
| Year 6 | 5 |
| Total | 35 |
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 | 35 | 17 | 18 | - | 934 | 2.8 |
| 2024 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 86.6 | 933 | 2.8 |
| 2023 | 36 | 21 | 15 | 92.1 | 913 | 2.8 |
| 2022 | 37 | 22 | 15 | 79.4 | 891 | 2.8 |
| 2021 | 40 | 16 | 24 | 90.2 | 910 | 2.6 |
| 2020 | 42 | 19 | 23 | - | 911 | 2.6 |
| 2019 | 38 | 19 | 19 | 93.2 | 916 | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 29 | 14 | 15 | 96.4 | 944 | 2.6 |
| 2017 | 33 | 19 | 14 | 95.1 | 925 | 2.7 |
| 2016 | 30 | 17 | 13 | 95.6 | 936 | 2.7 |
| 2015 | 48 | 27 | 21 | 90.8 | 907 | 3.8 |
| 2014 | 54 | 31 | 23 | 91.9 | 909 | 3.8 |
| 2013 | 49 | 28 | 21 | 92.9 | 880 | 3.8 |
| 2012 | 52 | 28 | 24 | 92.4 | 962 | 3.7 |
| 2011 | 43 | 21 | 22 | 93.9 | 972 | 2.5 |
| 2010 | 39 | 23 | 16 | - | 990 | 2.5 |
| 2009 | 42 | 27 | 15 | - | 993 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 43 | 24 | 19 | - | 993 | 2.5 |
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.