Cooma North Public School

Years Pre K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Phone: (02) 6452 1742
Email: coomanth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: Baroona Ave, Cooma North NSW 2630
Website: https://coomanth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Quick facts

Established

1 January 1953

Category

Primary School

Gender

Co-ed

Subjects

Comprehensive

Support classes

Mixed Support Needs

Local government area

Snowy Monaro

State electorate

Monaro

Federal electorate

Eden-monaro

About the school

Cooma North Public School, established in 1953 by the Snowy Mountains Authority, caters to 318 students from northern Cooma and surrounding rural areas. The school is committed to fostering a strong community spirit and partnerships among students, parents, staff, and the wider community to enhance learning experiences. As a Positive Behaviour for Success (PBS) school, Cooma North values qualities such as effective communication, lifelong learning, teamwork, global citizenship, and informed decision-making in students.

The school employs a diverse and stimulating curriculum centred on current educational research and theory, structured around stages of learning rather than age-based grades. It focuses on individual needs with extensive technology resources and opportunities in performing arts while addressing environmental and sustainability issues. With a rich emphasis on academic excellence and student well-being, Cooma North is dedicated to providing quality education within an inclusive and engaging environment. The school prides itself on its strong values and commitment to nurturing students to become respectful and responsible citizens.

Cooma North Public School also acknowledges the Ngarigo Yura custodians of the land, showing a dedication to deepening cultural connections and understanding. The school welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from day one. This commitment extends beyond the classroom, offering numerous extracurricular activities and community partnerships that enhance students' learning and personal growth.

Mission

Vision: To provide quality education in an engaging and inclusive environment underpinned by a culture of high expectations and mutual respect.

Location & Catchment Area

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Cooma North Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 227 (108 girls, 119 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 227
ICSEA What does this mean?: 955 (percentile 27)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 44% / 30% / 18% / 8%
FOEI What does this mean?: 111
Indigenous students: 14%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 7%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 14.9
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 3.5

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	28
Year 1	30
Year 2	34
Year 3	35
Year 4	27
Year 5	27
Year 6	46
Total	227

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	227	108	119	-	955	14.9
2024	230	116	114	88.4	965	18.2
2023	225	115	110	90.1	951	17.1
2022	245	122	123	89.2	979	16.7
2021	262	124	138	89.6	968	16.7
2020	277	128	149	-	967	16.7
2019	308	144	164	91.9	972	16.8
2018	324	158	166	92.8	986	18
2017	327	160	167	93.9	973	17.4
2016	339	160	179	93.3	986	17.4
2015	321	155	166	93.9	993	17.2
2014	315	157	158	95.5	1013	17.3
2013	300	155	145	94.6	1016	16
2012	303	152	151	93.2	993	16.8
2011	283	137	146	93	991	15.7
2010	285	142	143	-	991	15.7
2009	309	148	161	-	1008	16.9
2008	314	152	162	-	1008	18

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.