About the school
Cootamundra Public School is a P4 school situated in the heart of the Cootamundra community. The school strives to ensure that every student realises their potential through a strong focus on achievement, fostering personal bests, and building positive relationships. Expert teachers collaborate to provide a relevant and engaging learning environment, particularly emphasising literacy and numeracy proficiency through tailored programs designed to enhance student outcomes.
The school enjoys a proud history of community engagement and has established positive relationships with parents and caregivers. With a dedicated staff of 23 full-time and part-time teachers and support personnel, Cootamundra Public School offers strong programs in the arts, including choir, dance, visual arts, public speaking, and debating. Additionally, sport plays a significant role in the school’s culture, promoting teamwork and physical fitness among students.
Cootamundra Public School is committed to continuous improvement in all operational areas, ensuring that teaching methods are innovative and effectively utilising technology and data in school planning. By fostering these educational values and partnerships with families and the wider community, Cootamundra Public School aims to create a supportive and enriching environment for all learners.
Mission
Cootamundra Public School provides a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for new school starters. We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Cootamundra Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cootamundra High School 962 m
- B E A Southee Public School 1.1 km
- C Stockinbingal Public School 20.5 km
- D Wombat Public School 30.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 214 (103 girls, 111 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 214
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 943 (percentile 22)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 51% / 28% / 15% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 126
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 32 |
| Year 1 | 33 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Year 3 | 31 |
| Year 4 | 21 |
| Year 5 | 29 |
| Year 6 | 42 |
| Total | 214 |
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 | 214 | 103 | 111 | - | 943 | 14.8 |
| 2024 | 209 | 98 | 111 | 89.7 | 942 | 15.8 |
| 2023 | 220 | 102 | 118 | 89.5 | 957 | 15.9 |
| 2022 | 246 | 121 | 125 | 87.2 | 968 | 15.4 |
| 2021 | 271 | 138 | 133 | 91.2 | 968 | 16.6 |
| 2020 | 297 | 153 | 144 | - | 973 | 17.6 |
| 2019 | 302 | 148 | 154 | 92.9 | 972 | 17.6 |
| 2018 | 304 | 148 | 156 | 93.7 | 971 | 17.6 |
| 2017 | 298 | 139 | 159 | 93.9 | 956 | 17.2 |
| 2016 | 298 | 139 | 159 | 93.8 | 952 | 18.2 |
| 2015 | 284 | 133 | 151 | 96.2 | 959 | 18 |
| 2014 | 290 | 137 | 153 | 95.1 | 981 | 17.9 |
| 2013 | 273 | 139 | 134 | 95.3 | 982 | 16.8 |
| 2012 | 246 | 129 | 117 | 94.5 | 981 | 18.3 |
| 2011 | 238 | 121 | 117 | 93.3 | 967 | 16.4 |
| 2010 | 237 | 116 | 121 | - | 946 | 18.3 |
| 2009 | 221 | 113 | 108 | - | 982 | 17.4 |
| 2008 | 232 | 114 | 118 | - | 982 | 17.3 |
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.