About the school
Goolgowi Public School is a small, nurturing school located in the Riverina region of New South Wales. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, cultural, physical, emotional, and social development of all students, encouraging them to become self-motivated learners who are capable of working both independently and cooperatively.
Learning Environment
The school's environment is characterised by a friendly atmosphere that allows students to feel comfortable and safe. Goolgowi Public School is committed to a positive learning culture, valuing respect, responsibility, and resilience among its students. Families play an essential role in the education process, and there is a real expectation for collaboration among parents, teachers, and students to strive for excellence.
Academic Performance
Students at Goolgowi Public School are encouraged to achieve above the state average in NAPLAN tests and are provided with a broad range of opportunities beyond the classroom. These include participation in sports, public speaking, and art, as well as exposure to different cultures through school performances and the CWA Country of Study. Programs such as Count Me In Too, Accelerated Literacy, and Live Life Well further support the educational mission of the school.
Community Connection
The school remains a focal point of the Goolgowi community, maintaining close links with local families and fostering a sense of belonging. Despite its small size and rural location, Goolgowi Public School offers students a comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 6, ensuring that all children are known, valued, and cared for. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and community events, the school cultivates a love of learning and a strong connection to its heritage.
Mission
The mission of Goolgowi is to facilitate the academic, cultural, physical, emotional and social development of all children so that they are encouraged to become self-motivated learners who can work independently and co-operatively.
Location & Catchment Area
- Goolgowi Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tharbogang Public School 40.7 km
- B Lake Wyangan Public School 42.6 km
- C Griffith North Public School 46.0 km
- D Griffith Public School 46.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 38 (17 girls, 21 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 38
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 935 (percentile 19)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 46% / 28% / 20% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 110
- Indigenous students
- 21%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 6 |
| Year 1 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 3 |
| Year 4 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 2 |
| Year 6 | 5 |
| Total | 38 |
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 | 38 | 17 | 21 | - | 935 | 2.9 |
| 2024 | 37 | 14 | 23 | 91.3 | 888 | 2.9 |
| 2023 | 41 | 15 | 26 | 92.4 | 905 | 2.9 |
| 2022 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 93.4 | 966 | 3 |
| 2021 | 33 | 13 | 20 | 92.9 | 979 | 2.8 |
| 2020 | 35 | 14 | 21 | - | 993 | 2.8 |
| 2019 | 37 | 15 | 22 | 93.3 | 969 | 2.8 |
| 2018 | 38 | 14 | 24 | 94 | 924 | 2.8 |
| 2017 | 45 | 16 | 29 | 93.5 | 920 | 2.8 |
| 2016 | 47 | 19 | 28 | 93.3 | 906 | 3.8 |
| 2015 | 55 | 22 | 33 | 92.4 | 906 | 3.8 |
| 2014 | 60 | 21 | 39 | 93.5 | 970 | 3.8 |
| 2013 | 59 | 22 | 37 | 96.2 | 979 | 3.8 |
| 2012 | 62 | 27 | 35 | 93.9 | 1010 | 3.7 |
| 2011 | 71 | 32 | 39 | 93.8 | 1008 | 4.7 |
| 2010 | 70 | 31 | 39 | - | 942 | 3.7 |
| 2009 | 81 | 33 | 48 | - | 1007 | 4.7 |
| 2008 | 76 | 33 | 43 | - | 1007 | 3.7 |
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.