Goulburn South Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Goulburn South Public School provides a safe, happy, and caring educational environment where children learn and develop as individuals. The school fosters a culture that encourages collaboration among students, parents, staff, and the wider community, enhancing the learning experience through effective teaching, a positive climate, and community participation. With a focus on numeracy and literacy in the morning sessions, the school emphasises individual learning programs tailored to each child's needs.
Recognising the importance of student welfare, the school is supported by an active parent body. It offers effective learning support programs for children identified with special needs, monitored by a dedicated learning support team. The school utilises modern technology to help educate children, preparing them for a high-tech society. Additionally, the school has several spare classrooms due to decreased enrolments, allowing it to cater to community needs, making it a versatile venue for various activities.
Goulburn South Public School values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming students from all backgrounds. It provides a high-quality, comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, ensuring every child is known, valued, and cared for. The school aims to create a positive learning space where all students are supported and empowered, helping them develop into engaged members of society.
Mission
Every Student Matters. Every Moment Counts.
Location & Catchment Area
- Goulburn South Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Goulburn West Public School 1.1 km
- B Goulburn Public School 1.2 km
- C Goulburn High School 1.5 km
- D Goulburn East Public School 1.7 km
- E The Crescent School 1.7 km
- F Wollondilly Public School 1.9 km
- G Goulburn North Public School 2.7 km
- H Mulwaree High School 3.9 km
- I Bradfordville Public School 4.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 160 (79 girls, 81 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 160
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 905 (percentile 12)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 65% / 24% / 9% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 139
- Indigenous students
- 18%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 25 |
| Year 1 | 21 |
| Year 2 | 23 |
| Year 3 | 22 |
| Year 4 | 25 |
| Year 5 | 20 |
| Year 6 | 24 |
| Total | 160 |
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 | 160 | 79 | 81 | - | 905 | 17.9 |
| 2024 | 155 | 79 | 76 | 87.3 | 899 | 17.8 |
| 2023 | 160 | 78 | 82 | 87.7 | 910 | 17.8 |
| 2022 | 151 | 72 | 79 | 86.2 | 896 | 17.6 |
| 2021 | 143 | 63 | 80 | 91.5 | 900 | 14.4 |
| 2020 | 160 | 67 | 93 | - | 907 | 15.4 |
| 2019 | 168 | 71 | 97 | 89 | 912 | 15.4 |
| 2018 | 174 | 71 | 103 | 91.7 | 909 | 15.4 |
| 2017 | 159 | 71 | 88 | 93.4 | 921 | 15.1 |
| 2016 | 148 | 77 | 71 | 94.2 | 920 | 15 |
| 2015 | 155 | 75 | 80 | 93.7 | 936 | 14 |
| 2014 | 145 | 65 | 80 | 93.8 | 943 | 13 |
| 2013 | 146 | 72 | 74 | 94.7 | 941 | 12.1 |
| 2012 | 152 | 73 | 79 | 94.3 | 944 | 12 |
| 2011 | 157 | 80 | 77 | 93.3 | 939 | 11.9 |
| 2010 | 162 | 90 | 72 | - | 940 | 12.9 |
| 2009 | 161 | 86 | 75 | - | 997 | 12.9 |
| 2008 | 175 | 94 | 81 | - | 997 | 13.1 |
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.