About the school
Quandialla Central School is a small K-12 central school located in rural southwest-central NSW, part of the Lachlan Network. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. It has a strong tradition of student success across various areas including academics, sports, and co-curricular activities, with students regularly achieving at local, regional, and state levels.
Learning Environment
The school is dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students learn with highly qualified and experienced staff. Areas of expertise include literacy and numeracy, creative and performing arts, technology in teaching and learning, and vocational education. Secondary staff are subject specialists while primary teachers are well-equipped to handle multi-stage classes. The school follows the NSW Board of Studies curriculum in technology-rich classrooms that foster individualised learning.
Support and Facilities
Quandialla Central School ensures a safe, caring environment supported by a proactive Learning Support Team. The school is well-resourced, featuring extensive grounds, a library, agriculture facilities, hospitality and trade training resources, and a well-equipped swimming pool. All classrooms have wireless access, and students benefit from the use of laptop computers integrated into their learning.
Community and Values
The school boasts strong community support, with active engagement from the Parents and Citizens Association. The mission "Together we provide opportunities to succeed" reflects the school's commitment to each student’s growth, while the motto "Suprema Peto" encourages students to aim high. The collaborative relationships between families, staff, and the community play a vital role in the students’ educational experience.
Mission
Together we provide opportunities to succeed
Location & Catchment Area
- Quandialla Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bribbaree Public School 14.5 km
- B Caragabal Public School 18.8 km
- C The Henry Lawson High School 36.4 km
- D Grenfell Public School 37.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 10 (7 girls, 3 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 942 (percentile 22)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 52% / 42% / 4% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 135
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 1 | 2 |
| Year 2 | 1 |
| Year 4 | 1 |
| Year 5 | 1 |
| Year 6 | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
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 | 10 | 7 | 3 | - | 942 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 82.8 | 938 | 3.3 |
| 2023 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 81.1 | 900 | 3.3 |
| 2022 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 84 | 966 | 3.1 |
| 2021 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 89.1 | 994 | 3.1 |
| 2020 | 22 | 15 | 7 | - | 1007 | 3.1 |
| 2019 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 91.6 | 1010 | 3.1 |
| 2018 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 90.7 | 1025 | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 93.8 | 933 | 2.4 |
| 2016 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 92 | 1026 | 1.3 |
| 2015 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 91.3 | 949 | 3.5 |
| 2014 | 29 | 13 | 16 | 87.9 | 941 | 7.2 |
| 2013 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 94.3 | 953 | 7 |
| 2012 | 28 | 13 | 15 | 90.1 | 982 | 8.5 |
| 2011 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 92 | 957 | 8.6 |
| 2010 | 38 | 22 | 16 | - | 957 | 8.8 |
| 2009 | 50 | 29 | 21 | - | 1049 | 9.7 |
| 2008 | 58 | 38 | 20 | - | 1049 | 9.9 |
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.