Wyalong Public School
Everyone is someone at Wyalong Public School!
About the school
Wyalong Public School, proudly known as 'Toppy', is a vibrant learning community situated on Wiradjuri land. The school fosters a safe, caring, and positive learning environment where every student is known, valued, and cared for. Emphasising the values of respect, responsibility, and resilience, the school maintains high expectations that promote personal bests and the holistic development of both students and staff.
Educational Environment
At Wyalong Public School, students are encouraged to develop confidence and a love of learning through a high-quality education that employs a relevant and stimulating curriculum within a secure environment. The school's well-resourced facilities and beautifully maintained grounds create a strong sense of belonging. Classroom spaces are organised to support effective learning, utilising digital pedagogies as part of modern educational practices.
Commitment to Excellence
Dedicated staff collaborate to ensure that all students excel in their educational journeys. Wyalong Public School prides itself on evidence-based teaching programs and aligns its literacy practices with the latest research from the Science of Reading. The school promotes a strong learning culture, utilising instructional coaching for the professional growth of its educators.
Community Involvement
The school values a strong partnership between families and staff, encouraging parents to participate in their child’s education and to engage in school events and decision-making processes. This partnership is key to student success, as it builds a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning. Wyalong Public School strives to develop students into responsible citizens who are critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Mission
At Wyalong Public School students, staff and the community are respectful, responsible and resilient learners. We have high expectations of ourselves and others. We are life-long learners and responsible citizens.
Location & Catchment Area
- Wyalong Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A West Wyalong Public School 3.6 km
- B West Wyalong High School 3.8 km
- C Barmedman Public School 28.2 km
- D Tallimba Public School 34.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 87 (40 girls, 47 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 87
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 921 (percentile 15)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 49% / 37% / 13% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 129
- Indigenous students
- 24%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 21 |
| Year 1 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 15 |
| Year 3 | 10 |
| Year 4 | 13 |
| Year 5 | 12 |
| Year 6 | 7 |
| Total | 87 |
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 | 87 | 40 | 47 | - | 921 | 5.3 |
| 2024 | 79 | 38 | 41 | 89.2 | 915 | 5.3 |
| 2023 | 81 | 37 | 44 | 90.4 | 902 | 5.3 |
| 2022 | 87 | 40 | 47 | 85.2 | 908 | 5.5 |
| 2021 | 81 | 42 | 39 | 91.5 | 887 | 5 |
| 2020 | 71 | 39 | 32 | - | 864 | 4 |
| 2019 | 57 | 30 | 27 | 94.2 | 877 | 4 |
| 2018 | 57 | 30 | 27 | 93.3 | 899 | 4 |
| 2017 | 54 | 24 | 30 | 94.6 | 880 | 3.9 |
| 2016 | 64 | 34 | 30 | 90.9 | 858 | 3.9 |
| 2015 | 62 | 37 | 25 | 93.2 | 883 | 3.9 |
| 2014 | 52 | 30 | 22 | 91.1 | 906 | 3.9 |
| 2013 | 53 | 26 | 27 | 92.2 | 901 | 3.9 |
| 2012 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 92.3 | 898 | 3.7 |
| 2011 | 61 | 30 | 31 | 93.3 | 891 | 3.7 |
| 2010 | 55 | 30 | 25 | - | 921 | 3.7 |
| 2009 | 48 | 26 | 22 | - | 982 | 2.6 |
| 2008 | 50 | 27 | 23 | - | 982 | 2.8 |
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.