About the school
Pooncarie Public School is a comprehensive co-educational primary school located in Pooncarie, offering education from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school welcomes students from all backgrounds and cultures, fostering an environment where every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn. Emphasising ongoing improvement, Pooncarie Public School is dedicated to creating a trusting and collaborative school culture that supports effective partnerships between families and educators.
Programs and Curriculum
The school provides a wide array of subjects and opportunities designed to empower students to develop essential skills and discover their passions. With a strong focus on student success, Pooncarie Public School promotes participation in various competitions and encourages active community involvement. The school's curriculum includes STEM activities, sports, and creative arts, helping to ignite curiosity and critical thinking among students.
Support and Inclusion
At Pooncarie Public School, tailored learning support is a priority. This includes assistance for high potential and gifted students, those with additional needs, and students requiring wellbeing support. The dedicated staff work closely with families to co-design learning plans that best meet the individual needs of students. The school prides itself on being a welcoming community that values diversity and strives to prepare students to become confident, well-rounded global citizens.
facilities
Pooncarie Public School has recently completed significant upgrades, including the Cooler Classrooms project, which provides a healthier learning environment. The use of modern, air-conditioned demountable classrooms ensures that students have access to quality educational facilities equipped with the latest technology.
Overall, Pooncarie Public School aligns its practices with high-quality educational outcomes and nurtures a supportive atmosphere for every student.
Mission
At Pooncarie Public School we strive for ongoing school improvement and to build an inclusive and trusting school culture by supporting collaboration, effective partnerships and involvement in the school community to provide high quality education, wellbeing and social opportunities and outcomes for all students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Pooncarie Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Palinyewah Public School 72.7 km
- B Coomealla High School 92.1 km
- C Dareton Public School 92.6 km
- D Gol Gol Public School 94.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 8 (6 girls, 2 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 937 (percentile 20)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 67% / 33% / 0% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 119
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 1 |
| Year 6 | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
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 | 8 | 6 | 2 | - | 937 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 9 | 6 | 3 | - | 928 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1.5 |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | 969 | 1.3 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | 951 | 1.3 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 90.3 | 967 | 1.3 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 4 | - | 996 | 1.2 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 91.6 | 992 | 1.2 |
| 2010 | 8 | 2 | 6 | - | 996 | 1.2 |
| 2009 | 20 | 6 | 14 | - | 1003 | 1.5 |
| 2008 | 16 | 5 | 11 | - | 1003 | 1.2 |
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.