Nimmitabel Public School
Respect - Responsibility - Personal Best
About the school
Nimmitabel Public School has been delivering quality public education to the local community since 1869. Encompassing students from the immediate township and the surrounding rural areas, the school focuses on fostering academic achievement, sporting success, and creativity in the arts. Alumni recall the maxim "Small Schools are Great Schools!" as a testament to their positive experiences.
The school adopts a unique approach to its teaching programs, implementing targeted literacy and numeracy groups aimed at achieving positive outcomes for all students through individualised learning settings. It is committed to continuous improvement in delivering a broad and high-quality curriculum. The school endeavours to create an enjoyable, supportive, and stimulating learning environment.
Nimmitabel Public School benefits from an active parent body. The P&C Association plays a crucial role in fundraising for school programs and initiatives, and contributes to the school’s self-evaluation processes.
Further, the school is a proud member of the Southern Small Schools Professional Learning Community (SSSPLC) and the Monaro Education Group (MEG), providing students and teachers opportunities to engage in collaborative programs that address local needs. Located on Wolfe Street, the school values inclusivity and aims to ensure every student feels safe and supported, reflecting its commitment to nurturing a holistic educational environment.
Mission
At Nimmitabel Public School, we aim to nurture a positive, respectful and encouraging environment where every student is supported to embrace all learning opportunities.
Location & Catchment Area
- Nimmitabel Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bemboka Public School 28.5 km
- B Cooma Public School 33.8 km
- C Cooma North Public School 35.6 km
- D Monaro High School 35.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 11 (10 girls, 1 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 920 (percentile 15)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 52% / 20% / 10% / 18%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 119
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Year 1 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 1 |
| Year 3 | 2 |
| Year 4 | 2 |
| Year 6 | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
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 | 11 | 10 | 1 | - | 920 | 1.7 |
| 2024 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 87.9 | 895 | 3.5 |
| 2023 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 85.5 | 907 | 3.5 |
| 2022 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 81.5 | 966 | 2.7 |
| 2021 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 84.5 | 967 | 2.7 |
| 2020 | 14 | 9 | 5 | - | 998 | 2.7 |
| 2019 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 88.1 | 1010 | 2.7 |
| 2018 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 94.5 | 993 | 2.7 |
| 2017 | 30 | 17 | 13 | 93.7 | 1019 | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 90.9 | 993 | 2.5 |
| 2015 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 95.3 | 984 | 2.5 |
| 2014 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 95.7 | 1014 | 2.6 |
| 2013 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 96 | 1018 | 2.6 |
| 2012 | 28 | 11 | 17 | 97.5 | 998 | 2.4 |
| 2011 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 95.3 | 1003 | 2.4 |
| 2010 | 32 | 16 | 16 | - | 1004 | 2.4 |
| 2009 | 37 | 17 | 20 | - | 999 | 2.4 |
| 2008 | 25 | 8 | 17 | - | 999 | 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.