About the school
Wombat Public School is a small rural school located in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, with a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1868. The school has maintained strong community ties as a one or two teacher institution, serving the local village and surrounding properties, as well as neighbouring towns. The primary objective of Wombat Public School is to foster a caring and supportive learning environment where each student can strive for personal excellence.
Learning Environment
The school aims to develop the full potential of students by nurturing their intellectual, physical, and social capabilities. This commitment to creating an enjoyable and challenging atmosphere encourages students to build essential skills for their future.
Community and Values
Wombat Public School prides itself on its inclusive and welcoming community, where every student is known, valued, and cared for. The school provides a supportive framework that promotes continuous improvement and focuses on individual student learning progress. The faculty and support teams collaborate closely with families, ensuring tailored educational experiences for each child within a high-quality, comprehensive curriculum.
The school celebrates diversity and encourages students to develop confidence as active, well-rounded global citizens. This commitment to fostering integrity is reflected in its mission: helping every student to learn, grow, and succeed. Additionally, the school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto: "Honesty, Kindness, Respect."
Mission
Wombat Public School is committed to continuous improvement and individual student learning progress, aiming to help every student to learn, grow, and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Wombat Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Young Public School 12.4 km
- B Young High School 12.9 km
- C Young North Public School 14.0 km
- D Murrumburrah Public School 17.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 20 (7 girls, 13 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 898 (percentile 10)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 73% / 23% / 4% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 153
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 1 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 3 |
| Year 4 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 2 |
| Year 6 | 3 |
| Total | 20 |
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 | 20 | 7 | 13 | - | 898 | 1.6 |
| 2024 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 90.5 | 901 | 1.6 |
| 2023 | 22 | 7 | 15 | 89.4 | 923 | 2.2 |
| 2022 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 88.7 | 941 | 2 |
| 2021 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 92.2 | 904 | 2.5 |
| 2020 | 19 | 10 | 9 | - | 895 | 1.8 |
| 2019 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 92.3 | 898 | 1.7 |
| 2018 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 90 | 976 | 1.9 |
| 2017 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 88.7 | 916 | 2.1 |
| 2016 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 94 | 944 | 2.5 |
| 2015 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 96.4 | 893 | 1.4 |
| 2014 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 93.8 | 850 | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 94.2 | 883 | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 40 | 26 | 14 | 94.4 | 941 | 2.3 |
| 2011 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 94.3 | 981 | 2.3 |
| 2010 | 35 | 22 | 13 | - | 987 | 2.3 |
| 2009 | 30 | 16 | 14 | - | 1000 | 2.3 |
| 2008 | 20 | 8 | 12 | - | 1000 | 2.3 |
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.