Ardlethan Central School

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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

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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%
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.

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