About the school
Coolamon Central School is a K to 12 educational institution located 40 km northwest of Wagga Wagga. The school's motto, 'Fair Play to All', encapsulates its commitment to fair and inclusive education. The school's vision focuses on inspiring students to learn, discover, and critically analyse their knowledge, ultimately becoming informed citizens of the future.
Strategic Directions
Coolamon Central School operates under the Coolamon School Plan, which is guided by three strategic directions: Quality Teaching, Quality Learning, and Community Engagement. By fostering a collaborative and engaging educational environment, the school aims to provide stimulating learning experiences that challenge students to reach their potential.
Values and Culture
The school's core values promote opportunities in a positive learning environment, encouraging high standards of behaviour, integrity, honesty, commitment, and respect for others. Coolamon Central School is deeply rooted in its community, featuring a dedicated Parents and Citizens Association and active parent involvement in classrooms.
Programs and Initiatives
Offering a broad range of sporting and cultural activities, the school actively showcases public displays of student work. Its Wellbeing Program is designed to create a safe and supportive environment for quality learning. Additionally, community involvement is emphasised through various events, such as ANZAC Day commemorations and Harmony Day celebrations, as well as charity collections and volunteering opportunities.
Through these initiatives, Coolamon Central School seeks to nurture every student, ensuring they feel valued and supported while reaching their educational and personal goals.
Mission
A quality school in which all students are nurtured and their potential realised.
Location & Catchment Area
- Coolamon Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Marrar Public School 14.2 km
- B Ganmain Public School 14.8 km
- C Matong Public School 25.5 km
- D Estella Public School 31.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 383 (210 girls, 173 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 383
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 974 (percentile 35)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 37% / 33% / 21% / 9%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 101
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 3%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 34.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 29 |
| Year 1 | 29 |
| Year 2 | 29 |
| Year 3 | 33 |
| Year 4 | 26 |
| Year 5 | 22 |
| Year 6 | 17 |
| Year 7 | 42 |
| Year 8 | 37 |
| Year 9 | 36 |
| Year 10 | 40 |
| Year 11 | 26 |
| Year 12 | 17 |
| Total | 383 |
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 | 383 | 210 | 173 | - | 974 | 34.8 |
| 2024 | 392 | 221 | 171 | 86.9 | 969 | 36 |
| 2023 | 368 | 207 | 161 | 86.4 | 977 | 34.9 |
| 2022 | 340 | 192 | 148 | 82.6 | 968 | 33.5 |
| 2021 | 314 | 179 | 135 | 89.2 | 972 | 31.3 |
| 2020 | 320 | 172 | 148 | - | 966 | 30.2 |
| 2019 | 304 | 165 | 139 | 90.3 | 959 | 29.2 |
| 2018 | 306 | 169 | 137 | 90.1 | 963 | 28.1 |
| 2017 | 312 | 164 | 148 | 91.3 | 962 | 28.2 |
| 2016 | 322 | 170 | 152 | 91.4 | 951 | 28.7 |
| 2015 | 283 | 148 | 135 | 91 | 953 | 27.6 |
| 2014 | 305 | 165 | 140 | 90 | 947 | 27.2 |
| 2013 | 281 | 163 | 118 | 89.9 | 956 | 26.2 |
| 2012 | 249 | 142 | 107 | 90.2 | 966 | 24.2 |
| 2011 | 260 | 145 | 115 | 90.1 | 967 | 24.7 |
| 2010 | 294 | 160 | 134 | - | 968 | 27.2 |
| 2009 | 305 | 160 | 145 | - | 1011 | 27.7 |
| 2008 | 325 | 179 | 146 | - | 1011 | 29 |
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.