About the school
Dareton Public School is located in the small township of Dareton, near the borders of Victoria and South Australia. With an enrolment of approximately 85 students, around 90% of whom identify as Indigenous, the school aims to respect and acknowledge the cultural heritage of its community. Results-driven and community-focused, Dareton Public School offers an inclusive curriculum catering to the individual needs of its students. The school is committed to improving student outcomes and ensuring every pupil experiences success in their educational journey.
Community Engagement
Dareton Public School prioritises involvement from parents and the broader community in various school activities. This partnership not only enriches the student experience but also strengthens the ties within the community. The school fosters professional development for its staff and maintains a safe, pleasant physical environment for all.
Educational Opportunities
Focusing on a high-quality education, Dareton Public School provides a wide range of subjects and opportunities, fostering skill development and personal growth among its students. The school supports diversity and promotes a respectful and culturally safe learning environment. By employing evidence-based strategies and encouraging student engagement, it aims for academic excellence while celebrating the unique backgrounds of its learners.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. The school offers a comprehensive education for students, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning space while collaborating with families to support individual learning needs.
Location & Catchment Area
- Dareton Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Coomealla High School 1.9 km
- B Wentworth Public School 11.3 km
- C Pomona Public School 15.2 km
- D Buronga Public School 15.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 54 (27 girls, 27 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 54
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 668 (percentile 1)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 96% / 4% / 1% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 223
- Indigenous students
- 89%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 20%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 7 |
| Year 1 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 |
| Year 4 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 7 |
| Year 6 | 11 |
| Total | 54 |
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 | 54 | 27 | 27 | - | 668 | 9.7 |
| 2024 | 60 | 25 | 35 | 72.9 | 627 | 11.3 |
| 2023 | 58 | 27 | 31 | 73.5 | 661 | 11.3 |
| 2022 | 60 | 28 | 32 | 75.6 | 622 | 8.8 |
| 2021 | 62 | 26 | 36 | 77.2 | 631 | 6.8 |
| 2020 | 61 | 27 | 34 | - | 615 | 6.8 |
| 2019 | 55 | 23 | 32 | 77.9 | 620 | 5.9 |
| 2018 | 53 | 27 | 26 | 76 | 580 | 5.9 |
| 2017 | 66 | 38 | 28 | 81.4 | 592 | 5.6 |
| 2016 | 58 | 31 | 27 | 75.8 | 582 | 5.5 |
| 2015 | 66 | 37 | 29 | 85.5 | 549 | 4 |
| 2014 | 62 | 29 | 33 | 77.4 | 689 | 5.1 |
| 2013 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 76.6 | 683 | 5.1 |
| 2012 | 64 | 35 | 29 | 80.2 | 689 | 5.9 |
| 2011 | 60 | 32 | 28 | 73.9 | 657 | 6 |
| 2010 | 79 | 37 | 42 | - | 717 | 6.2 |
| 2009 | 80 | 36 | 44 | - | 708 | 7.2 |
| 2008 | 102 | 45 | 57 | - | 708 | 8.4 |
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.