Coleambally Central School
The Coleambally Way — Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Respectful.
About the school
Coleambally Central School is a vibrant K-12 rural school located in Wiradjuri country, serving approximately 270 students. The school prides itself on providing a holistic educational experience, recognising each student as an individual and offering a wide range of enrichment and extension opportunities, learning support, and inclusive integration programs. With a commitment to quality education, Coleambally Central School ensures that students have access to a comprehensive range of technological resources and a well-established vocational pathway program. The school's mission is to meet the present and future needs of its students in partnership with the community, fostering a caring environment that encourages academic, sporting, and cultural excellence.
Facilities and Programs
The school is home to the Tirkandi Inaburra, an off-site Indigenous culture centre capable of accommodating 14 Aboriginal males. Coleambally Central School also completed its Cooler Classrooms project, enhancing the learning environment. These facilities are part of a broader commitment to maintaining a safe and effective educational infrastructure through ongoing maintenance and improvement programs.
Community Involvement
Coleambally Central School actively engages with families and the local community to support each student's journey. By co-designing strategies that meet varied learning needs, the dedicated staff work diligently to ensure that every child feels supported and inspired to learn. The school values diversity and cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that respects and celebrates all backgrounds and cultures, preparing students to be responsible and confident members of society.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Coleambally Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Darlington Point Public School 27.6 km
- B Whitton-Murrami Public School 41.8 km
- C Yanco Agricultural High School 49.5 km
- D Wamoon Public School 51.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 143 (70 girls, 73 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 142.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 931 (percentile 18)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 51% / 29% / 17% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 114
- Indigenous students
- 18%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 13%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 8 |
| Year 1 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 11 |
| Year 3 | 12 |
| Year 4 | 12 |
| Year 5 | 9 |
| Year 6 | 12 |
| Year 7 | 19 |
| Year 8 | 14 |
| Year 9 | 15 |
| Year 10 | 16 |
| Year 11 | 4 |
| Year 12 | 6 |
| Total | 143 |
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 | 143 | 70 | 73 | - | 931 | 15.9 |
| 2024 | 146 | 70 | 76 | 84.6 | 936 | 24.6 |
| 2023 | 149 | 75 | 74 | 85 | 922 | 24.2 |
| 2022 | 176 | 82 | 94 | 81.6 | 925 | 24.5 |
| 2021 | 163 | 85 | 78 | 86.4 | 913 | 24.2 |
| 2020 | 161 | 87 | 74 | - | 921 | 24.2 |
| 2019 | 187 | 92 | 95 | 89.5 | 917 | 23.7 |
| 2018 | 206 | 102 | 104 | 86.9 | 924 | 22.7 |
| 2017 | 222 | 104 | 118 | 91 | 934 | 23.5 |
| 2016 | 241 | 116 | 125 | 89.6 | 952 | 26.4 |
| 2015 | 266 | 129 | 137 | 91.5 | 940 | 27.2 |
| 2014 | 268 | 117 | 151 | 92.3 | 974 | 26.3 |
| 2013 | 250 | 105 | 145 | 92.5 | 967 | 24.4 |
| 2012 | 222 | 93 | 129 | 92.3 | 990 | 23.4 |
| 2011 | 202 | 85 | 117 | 92 | 978 | 22.9 |
| 2010 | 195 | 89 | 106 | - | 970 | 23 |
| 2009 | 217 | 90 | 127 | - | 952 | 24.1 |
| 2008 | 232 | 104 | 128 | - | 952 | 25.6 |
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.