About the school
Cooma Public School, located in the Central Business District of Cooma, has been providing quality education to students in the Monaro region since 1863. The school is dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment focusing on literacy, numeracy, and innovative pedagogy, aiming to develop good thinkers and independent learners. With an emphasis on excellence, the school offers a range of sports programs including a unique ski program for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 during winter. Additionally, there is a strong commitment to creative arts, public speaking, and student leadership initiatives.
Recognised as a centre of excellence in Information and Communication Technology, Cooma Public School boasts a state-of-the-art computer lab and interactive whiteboards in every classroom. The school also provides comprehensive support for students with moderate to severe intellectual or physical disabilities, ensuring inclusive education with good wheelchair accessibility and a local disabled bus run managed by the Parents and Citizens (P&C) association.
Cooma Public School fosters a collaborative culture that encourages parental involvement in classroom programmes and the weekly canteen. The effective Home Reading program is another initiative that actively involves parents and has proven beneficial for student outcomes. The school's welfare system is based on Positive Behaviour for Success values: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be a Learner. The school's motto, 'Forever Forward', encapsulates its commitment to progress and community service.
Mission
At Cooma Public School, we are committed to supporting student growth by knowing our students and how they learn. A culture of quality teaching and collaboration underpins our high expectations to see every student connect, succeed, thrive and learn.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cooma Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cooma North Public School 2.2 km
- B Monaro High School 2.5 km
- C Berridale Public School 30.6 km
- D Bredbo Public School 31.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 238 (114 girls, 124 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 238
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 971 (percentile 34)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 42% / 30% / 20% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 100
- Indigenous students
- 9%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 18%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 43 |
| Year 1 | 25 |
| Year 2 | 44 |
| Year 3 | 30 |
| Year 4 | 29 |
| Year 5 | 34 |
| Year 6 | 33 |
| Total | 238 |
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 | 238 | 114 | 124 | - | 971 | 16.9 |
| 2024 | 201 | 97 | 104 | 89.4 | 978 | 17.9 |
| 2023 | 208 | 92 | 116 | 86.9 | 977 | 19 |
| 2022 | 215 | 90 | 125 | 87.2 | 985 | 18.6 |
| 2021 | 229 | 95 | 134 | 88.9 | 991 | 18.6 |
| 2020 | 231 | 99 | 132 | - | 986 | 18.6 |
| 2019 | 251 | 100 | 151 | 90.1 | 978 | 18.6 |
| 2018 | 259 | 108 | 151 | 91.8 | 974 | 18.6 |
| 2017 | 265 | 115 | 150 | 93.3 | 964 | 18.2 |
| 2016 | 251 | 114 | 137 | 92.6 | 981 | 18.2 |
| 2015 | 250 | 119 | 131 | 93.3 | 973 | 16.8 |
| 2014 | 221 | 101 | 120 | 95.1 | 964 | 14.8 |
| 2013 | 188 | 86 | 102 | 94.2 | 969 | 13.2 |
| 2012 | 165 | 78 | 87 | 92.7 | 971 | 12.8 |
| 2011 | 176 | 83 | 93 | 93.5 | 960 | 13 |
| 2010 | 195 | 88 | 107 | - | 956 | 13.7 |
| 2009 | 194 | 90 | 104 | - | 966 | 13.3 |
| 2008 | 218 | 109 | 109 | - | 966 | 16.3 |
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.