About the school
Lake Wyangan Public School is a beautiful small rural school located 5 kilometres north of Griffith. It serves the village of Lake Wyangan and a broader district that encompasses various residential and farming areas, all of which are increasingly influenced by the expansion of Griffith City. The school is known for its safe, caring, and joyful environment, drawing students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Community and Values
The dedicated staff at Lake Wyangan Public School are committed to the wellbeing of students and to excellence in education. The supportive and passionate parents and community play a vital role, helping students demonstrate positive values, academic growth, and exemplary citizenship. Every student is nurtured in key learning areas, and individual potential is a priority.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Participation in a broad spectrum of extra-curricular activities is strongly encouraged. These include sports, community events, creative arts, choir, and various academic competitions. The school places a well-defined emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and technology, incorporating progressive educational initiatives that instil a sense of citizenship and pride in Australia, alongside a commitment to life-long learning.
Educational Focus
Lake Wyangan Public School is devoted to providing a comprehensive education to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school collaborates closely with families to ensure that each child’s educational journey is uniquely tailored to their needs, fostering an environment where all children feel included and ready to thrive.
Mission
A dynamic school in partnership with the community that provides a happy, safe, rich and nurturing learning environment. Students feel valued and inspired. Students develop positive resilience, life skills and the capacity to embrace the future. A school that provides our students with the knowledge, skills and attitude to become successful and engaged learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens through equity and excellence in education and broad educational experiences.
Location & Catchment Area
- Lake Wyangan Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Griffith North Public School 3.7 km
- B Tharbogang Public School 4.8 km
- C Griffith Public School 4.8 km
- D Griffith East Public School 4.9 km
- E Griffith High School 4.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 43 (23 girls, 20 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 43
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 926 (percentile 17)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 54% / 30% / 11% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 135
- Indigenous students
- 21%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 48%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 |
| Year 1 | 2 |
| Year 2 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 6 |
| Year 4 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 8 |
| Year 6 | 10 |
| Total | 43 |
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 | 43 | 23 | 20 | - | 926 | 3 |
| 2024 | 46 | 29 | 17 | 87.7 | 929 | 6.3 |
| 2023 | 67 | 37 | 30 | 91.7 | 930 | 6.3 |
| 2022 | 70 | 36 | 34 | 86.1 | 930 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 86 | 43 | 43 | 90.5 | 954 | 6.7 |
| 2020 | 91 | 46 | 45 | - | 955 | 6.7 |
| 2019 | 100 | 56 | 44 | 90.9 | 963 | 6.7 |
| 2018 | 118 | 58 | 60 | 93.5 | 970 | 6.7 |
| 2017 | 127 | 64 | 63 | 93.9 | 975 | 6.6 |
| 2016 | 115 | 55 | 60 | 94.4 | 982 | 6.6 |
| 2015 | 123 | 57 | 66 | 94.7 | 975 | 6.7 |
| 2014 | 123 | 54 | 69 | 94.7 | 970 | 6.6 |
| 2013 | 105 | 44 | 61 | 94.7 | 968 | 6.7 |
| 2012 | 101 | 41 | 60 | 95.4 | 966 | 6.2 |
| 2011 | 96 | 46 | 50 | 94.9 | 958 | 4.9 |
| 2010 | 95 | 43 | 52 | - | 958 | 5 |
| 2009 | 89 | 46 | 43 | - | 940 | 5.1 |
| 2008 | 92 | 47 | 45 | - | 940 | 4.9 |
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.