About the school
Ariah Park Central School is a comprehensive, coeducational public school located in a small, rural community 100 kilometres north-west of Wagga Wagga. Catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 12, the school is dedicated to providing equitable access to educational opportunities. The atmosphere emphasises a family-oriented culture that promotes caring support among students and staff.
The school is a participant in the Riverina Access program, which leverages innovative video conferencing technology to deliver senior secondary curriculum effectively. This commitment to educational advancement has led Ariah Park Central School to consistently achieve external test results surpassing Regional, State, and National benchmarks, particularly in literacy.
Alongside academics, the school places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, thriving in areas such as sport, debating, and dance. Recent initiatives, like the completion of their Cooler Classrooms project, have further enhanced the school's learning environment by providing modern, healthier classroom spaces. Overall, Ariah Park Central School endeavours to be a nurturing setting where students can learn, grow, and succeed in all aspects of their development.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision: Ariah Park Central School nurtures all students to become resilient and respectful citizens, where they are confident in their identity and ability to achieve.
Location & Catchment Area
- Ariah Park Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Barmedman Public School 26.9 km
- B Ardlethan Central School 29.2 km
- C Temora West Public School 30.3 km
- D Temora Public School 31.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 123 (60 girls, 63 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 122.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 947 (percentile 23)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 52% / 27% / 16% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 114
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 6 |
| Year 1 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 13 |
| Year 4 | 12 |
| Year 5 | 15 |
| Year 6 | 13 |
| Year 7 | 8 |
| Year 8 | 11 |
| Year 9 | 11 |
| Year 10 | 5 |
| Year 11 | 8 |
| Year 12 | 3 |
| Total | 123 |
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 | 123 | 60 | 63 | - | 947 | 15.4 |
| 2024 | 131 | 65 | 66 | 89.6 | 939 | 18.5 |
| 2023 | 147 | 71 | 76 | 87.4 | 947 | 16.2 |
| 2022 | 138 | 64 | 74 | 87.1 | 963 | 15.8 |
| 2021 | 139 | 70 | 69 | 90.6 | 966 | 15 |
| 2020 | 140 | 77 | 63 | - | 968 | 15.3 |
| 2019 | 135 | 74 | 61 | 91.4 | 968 | 15.3 |
| 2018 | 130 | 73 | 57 | 93.4 | 971 | 14.1 |
| 2017 | 139 | 72 | 67 | 90 | 958 | 13.9 |
| 2016 | 126 | 64 | 62 | 92.1 | 960 | 13.2 |
| 2015 | 121 | 59 | 62 | 90.6 | 983 | 12.9 |
| 2014 | 120 | 59 | 61 | 92.5 | 987 | 12.7 |
| 2013 | 116 | 58 | 58 | 91.4 | 988 | 13.3 |
| 2012 | 118 | 57 | 61 | 91.4 | 1024 | 13.6 |
| 2011 | 111 | 57 | 54 | 91.2 | 1021 | 12.4 |
| 2010 | 107 | 57 | 50 | - | 1020 | 12 |
| 2009 | 109 | 63 | 46 | - | 1062 | 14.1 |
| 2008 | 118 | 67 | 51 | - | 1062 | 13.4 |
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.