About the school
E A Southee Public School is a rural educational institution located in Cootamundra, serving families from both the township and surrounding rural areas. The school prides itself on providing a quality education by fostering a stimulating learning environment where every child is known, valued, and cared for. This commitment is evident in the partnership between home and school, enabling shared expectations for students' growth. The school boasts a dedicated staff with a blend of youth and experience, working collaboratively to ensure optimal outcomes in academic, social, and sporting realms.
Quality Education and Support
E A Southee Public School has a strong tradition of academic success, enhanced by educational partnerships across the region. The school's environmental focus inspires students to lead their learning journey, promoting collaboration and the application of critical and creative thinking skills to solve complex problems. With a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, the school drives a passion for learning while ensuring students develop into mindful citizens.
Community and Inclusivity
Understanding the importance of community, E A Southee Public School actively engages parents and guardians, offering them numerous opportunities to be a part of their children's educational experience. This inclusive approach ensures every student feels safe, valued, and ready to succeed from their very first day. The school is also dedicated to maintaining high-quality facilities, providing a modern learning environment that enhances student engagement and wellbeing.
Mission
E A Southee Public School provides a safe, engaging and supportive environment that promotes learning, teamwork and curiosity. Our students are known, valued and cared for and we support them to succeed and achieve their best.
Location & Catchment Area
- E A Southee Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cootamundra High School 743 m
- B Cootamundra Public School 1.1 km
- C Stockinbingal Public School 20.1 km
- D Illabo Public School 31.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 74 (38 girls, 36 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 74
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 840 (percentile 4)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 77% / 14% / 7% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 176
- Indigenous students
- 36%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 1 | 15 |
| Year 2 | 10 |
| Year 3 | 12 |
| Year 4 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 11 |
| Year 6 | 14 |
| Total | 74 |
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 | 74 | 38 | 36 | - | 840 | 7.2 |
| 2024 | 87 | 41 | 46 | 87.6 | 833 | 8.1 |
| 2023 | 87 | 38 | 49 | 89.1 | 834 | 8.1 |
| 2022 | 94 | 45 | 49 | 86.4 | 879 | 8.5 |
| 2021 | 91 | 40 | 51 | 87.6 | 863 | 7.9 |
| 2020 | 90 | 43 | 47 | - | 876 | 7.9 |
| 2019 | 98 | 48 | 50 | 88.8 | 867 | 7.9 |
| 2018 | 115 | 59 | 56 | 91.5 | 873 | 8 |
| 2017 | 131 | 66 | 65 | 90 | 896 | 9 |
| 2016 | 161 | 82 | 79 | 93.6 | 912 | 10.2 |
| 2015 | 181 | 89 | 92 | 94.1 | 926 | 10.1 |
| 2014 | 206 | 100 | 106 | 94.5 | 936 | 11.3 |
| 2013 | 201 | 96 | 105 | 94 | 944 | 10.8 |
| 2012 | 220 | 109 | 111 | 96.9 | 938 | 12.1 |
| 2011 | 208 | 108 | 100 | 95.2 | 931 | 12.1 |
| 2010 | 201 | 99 | 102 | - | 943 | 11.1 |
| 2009 | 214 | 99 | 115 | - | 978 | 12.4 |
| 2008 | 205 | 102 | 103 | - | 978 | 12.3 |
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.