About the school
Wakool Burraboi Public School is a small, rural school that fosters the core values of public education and places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. The school has created a dynamic, positive, and inclusive learning environment, where teachers, parents, and the broader community collaborate to help students realise their potential. Each student's learning needs and styles are catered for, encouraging opportunities for excellence, personal growth, and life-long learning.
Academic and Extracurricular Programs
The school offers a variety of academic, sporting, and social programs designed to develop students as whole individuals. It supports an environment where respect and dignity are paramount in learning, working, and interacting within the school community. Quality teaching practices, strategic planning, and targeted student support are central to the school's approach.
Wakool Burraboi Public School invests in extensive technological resources, including interactive whiteboards in every classroom and video conferencing facilities. These technologies effectively connect students to online resources, other schools, and learners, enriching their educational experience despite the rural location of the school.
Community Engagement
The school maintains strong relationships with families and local communities, creating an inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued from their first day. Teachers work collaboratively with families to co-design educational plans that cater to individual learning styles, helping students develop essential skills through a comprehensive education.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Wakool Burraboi Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Barham High School 29.4 km
- B Barham Public School 29.9 km
- C Bunnaloo Public School 40.1 km
- D Edward Public School 50.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 15 (6 girls, 9 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 849 (percentile 5)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 80% / 14% / 5% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 141
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 4 |
| Year 1 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 1 |
| Year 3 | 2 |
| Year 4 | 1 |
| Year 5 | 3 |
| Year 6 | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
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 | 15 | 6 | 9 | - | 849 | 1.6 |
| 2024 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 92.3 | 793 | 1.6 |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 93.1 | 845 | 1.6 |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 92.9 | 896 | 1.6 |
| 2021 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 83 | 796 | 1.4 |
| 2020 | 11 | 4 | 7 | - | 784 | 1.4 |
| 2019 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 92.5 | 871 | 1.4 |
| 2018 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 91.4 | 900 | 1.4 |
| 2017 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 93.6 | 883 | 1.4 |
| 2016 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 95.1 | 872 | 1.4 |
| 2015 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 90 | 898 | 1.4 |
| 2014 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 93.9 | 929 | 1.8 |
| 2013 | 25 | 9 | 16 | 95.1 | 935 | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 92.8 | 979 | 2.3 |
| 2011 | 30 | 17 | 13 | 94.5 | 933 | 2.3 |
| 2010 | 18 | 8 | 10 | - | 977 | 1.2 |
| 2009 | 23 | 13 | 10 | - | 1014 | 2.3 |
| 2008 | 33 | 15 | 18 | - | 1014 | 2.3 |
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.