About the school
West Wyalong Public School is a small primary school located in south-west New South Wales, serving students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is dedicated to fostering respect, responsibility, and tolerance among its students through comprehensive welfare programs. It aims to prepare its students to be competent and confident in literacy and numeracy while encouraging active participation in their community. The school features successful programs in music, technology, and sport, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience.
West Wyalong Public School shares its site with West Wyalong High School, which enhances collaboration through a middle school program for Year 5-6 students. This partnership fosters a cooperative learning environment and allows for shared resources. The school has also experienced a cultural shift due to the establishment of the Barrick gold mine, resulting in an influx of international students and a vibrant multicultural atmosphere that enriches the learning environment.
The school boasts spacious grounds, including a beautiful Wiradjuri garden and various play areas that promote curiosity and exploration. With small class sizes, personalised support is emphasised, allowing every student to achieve their best. Furthermore, the school is committed to inclusivity, welcoming students of all backgrounds and cultures, and ensuring that every child is known, valued, and cared for within a respectful environment.
Mission
Providing a quality education for all students, with every student being known, valued and cared for in a kind, respectful and inclusive environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- West Wyalong Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A West Wyalong High School 355 m
- B Wyalong Public School 3.6 km
- C Barmedman Public School 30.5 km
- D Tallimba Public School 31.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 202 (100 girls, 102 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 202
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 952 (percentile 26)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 42% / 32% / 19% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 102
- Indigenous students
- 19%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 29 |
| Year 1 | 37 |
| Year 2 | 32 |
| Year 3 | 23 |
| Year 4 | 31 |
| Year 5 | 29 |
| Year 6 | 21 |
| Total | 202 |
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 | 202 | 100 | 102 | - | 952 | 14.4 |
| 2024 | 191 | 98 | 93 | 88.9 | 954 | 17.9 |
| 2023 | 181 | 86 | 95 | 90.4 | 955 | 16.8 |
| 2022 | 199 | 98 | 101 | 87.6 | 953 | 16.9 |
| 2021 | 211 | 99 | 112 | 90.4 | 943 | 15.5 |
| 2020 | 240 | 110 | 130 | - | 942 | 15.5 |
| 2019 | 256 | 124 | 132 | 92.1 | 945 | 15.5 |
| 2018 | 276 | 129 | 147 | 93.1 | 935 | 15.6 |
| 2017 | 288 | 140 | 148 | 92.8 | 946 | 16.4 |
| 2016 | 284 | 140 | 144 | 93.5 | 949 | 16.2 |
| 2015 | 289 | 138 | 151 | 93.2 | 947 | 16.3 |
| 2014 | 314 | 160 | 154 | 93.2 | 959 | 17.2 |
| 2013 | 304 | 160 | 144 | 93.6 | 962 | 16.1 |
| 2012 | 305 | 159 | 146 | 93.2 | 969 | 18.8 |
| 2011 | 286 | 155 | 131 | 92.2 | 972 | 17.3 |
| 2010 | 282 | 157 | 125 | - | 970 | 17.4 |
| 2009 | 262 | 147 | 115 | - | 970 | 16.2 |
| 2008 | 240 | 131 | 109 | - | 970 | 15.1 |
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.