About the school
Ardlethan Central School is a K-12 school located in the Riverina Region of South Western NSW, known for its commitment to providing a high-quality, comprehensive education. The school embraces a mission to deliver exceptional education and training that inspires all students to succeed, with a core value centred around striving to do one's best rather than achieving perfection. The motto, 'Play the Game', underscores this philosophy.
Individualised Learning
The school's key strength lies in its ability to provide personalised learning opportunities for students, from Kindergarten to Year 12. Ardlethan Central School has developed successful school-to-work initiatives, ensuring that students transition from school to either permanent employment, further studies or tertiary entry of their choice. The school prides itself on high participation levels and achievement in various programs across academic, cultural, and sporting domains at Regional, State, and National levels.
Community and Collaboration
Ardlethan Central School actively fosters strong collaborative relationships with other schools. It is a central hub within the Riverina Access Partnership, an innovative connected learning community that delivers Preliminary and HSC courses to students across multiple schools. This collaborative framework allows students to complete their secondary education while maintaining strong ties to their local community.
Academic Excellence
The school maintains a strong track record of academic performance, with students regularly finishing in the top percentiles in their courses across Primary through to Secondary education. Ardlethan Central School is dedicated to recognising individual student growth, focusing on capabilities rather than limitations, thus fostering an environment of encouragement and support.
Mission
Ardlethan Central School is a supportive, safe and inclusive environment where student learning is informed by a holistic understanding of the individual. This ensures students connect, succeed, and thrive in their learning and wellbeing.
Location & Catchment Area
- Ardlethan Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Ariah Park Central School 29.2 km
- B Barellan Central School 31.1 km
- C Tallimba Public School 40.1 km
- D Matong Public School 46.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 66 (35 girls, 31 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 65.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 867 (percentile 6)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 74% / 21% / 4% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 165
- Indigenous students
- 33%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 9 |
| Year 4 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 |
| Year 6 | 5 |
| Year 7 | 5 |
| Year 8 | 5 |
| Year 9 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 3 |
| Year 11 | 4 |
| Year 12 | 5 |
| Total | 66 |
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 | 66 | 35 | 31 | - | 867 | 10.6 |
| 2024 | 58 | 31 | 27 | 85.5 | 888 | 9.8 |
| 2023 | 59 | 30 | 29 | 84.5 | 883 | 10.6 |
| 2022 | 74 | 40 | 34 | 84.8 | 891 | 10.3 |
| 2021 | 56 | 27 | 29 | 92.5 | 903 | 9.6 |
| 2020 | 47 | 23 | 24 | - | 937 | 9.8 |
| 2019 | 51 | 24 | 27 | 91 | 939 | 10 |
| 2018 | 56 | 28 | 28 | 90.2 | 952 | 10.2 |
| 2017 | 66 | 33 | 33 | 93.7 | 943 | 10.8 |
| 2016 | 83 | 39 | 44 | 92.2 | 965 | 11.4 |
| 2015 | 87 | 46 | 41 | 94 | 966 | 11.7 |
| 2014 | 95 | 46 | 49 | 92.4 | 965 | 13.4 |
| 2013 | 98 | 45 | 53 | 90.8 | 967 | 14.1 |
| 2012 | 108 | 52 | 56 | 92.2 | 1003 | 13.7 |
| 2011 | 100 | 45 | 55 | 90.1 | 988 | 13.5 |
| 2010 | 89 | 42 | 47 | - | 969 | 13.8 |
| 2009 | 86 | 43 | 43 | - | 987 | 15.6 |
| 2008 | 100 | 49 | 51 | - | 987 | 18.7 |
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.