About the school
Yanco Public School, located in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, provides a safe, caring, and challenging learning environment focused on student-centred programs tailored to individual needs. The school encourages its students to achieve their personal best in all activities while promoting self-discipline and consideration for others. Parental involvement is actively supported, which strengthens the connection between the school and the wider community.
The school's motto, 'Towards a Better World', serves as the foundation for its teaching and learning. Celebrating a rich history, Yanco Public School marked the Centenary of Public Education in Yanco in 2009 and remains a central hub for the village, fostering partnerships with local community groups. Together, they share in the successes and achievements of their students.
Yanco Public School participates in the Priority Schools Funding Program, which provides additional resources to meet the literacy and numeracy needs of students and helps strengthen community partnerships. The school prides itself on being a vibrant, productive centre for learning, offering a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Through various programs and opportunities, Yanco Public School empowers students to learn, grow, and succeed in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Mission
Yanco Public School strives to ensure students are valued and supported in an inclusive learning environment. The school culture prioritises explicit quality educational experiences and has high expectations for all students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Yanco Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Gralee School 3.8 km
- B Parkview Public School 4.3 km
- C Yanco Agricultural High School 4.6 km
- D Leeton High School 5.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 70 (37 girls, 33 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 70
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 860 (percentile 6)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 72% / 19% / 8% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 176
- Indigenous students
- 29%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 10 |
| Year 1 | 12 |
| Year 2 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 12 |
| Year 4 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 13 |
| Year 6 | 8 |
| Total | 70 |
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 | 70 | 37 | 33 | - | 860 | 4 |
| 2024 | 53 | 27 | 26 | 83.3 | 881 | 4.2 |
| 2023 | 60 | 33 | 27 | 89.7 | 886 | 4.7 |
| 2022 | 70 | 38 | 32 | 84.7 | 901 | 4.7 |
| 2021 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 90 | 906 | 3.4 |
| 2020 | 46 | 23 | 23 | - | 920 | 3.4 |
| 2019 | 48 | 22 | 26 | 93.1 | 898 | 3.4 |
| 2018 | 50 | 28 | 22 | 93.4 | 905 | 2.8 |
| 2017 | 38 | 22 | 16 | 95.6 | 884 | 2.8 |
| 2016 | 37 | 17 | 20 | 94.7 | 954 | 2.7 |
| 2015 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 94.6 | 853 | 2.7 |
| 2014 | 42 | 21 | 21 | 94.3 | 826 | 2.6 |
| 2013 | 49 | 25 | 24 | 94.3 | 826 | 2.7 |
| 2012 | 55 | 27 | 28 | 94.5 | 880 | 3.8 |
| 2011 | 58 | 26 | 32 | 94.7 | 872 | 3.8 |
| 2010 | 60 | 27 | 33 | - | 906 | 3.8 |
| 2009 | 59 | 27 | 32 | - | 983 | 3.8 |
| 2008 | 62 | 31 | 31 | - | 983 | 3.8 |
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.