Warrimoo Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Warrimoo Public School is a small and inclusive public school located in a beautiful bushland setting adjoining the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. The school provides a modern and well-equipped learning environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. It embraces a strong commitment to quality education across various areas including literacy, numeracy, integrated technology, the creative and performing arts, and student welfare. The school prioritises a safe and supportive atmosphere where high expectations for student learning are maintained.
Educational Philosophy
Warrimoo Public School operates under the guiding principles of Education with C.A.R.E. - Commitment, Achievement, Responsibility, and Encouragement. This philosophy underpins the school’s approach to optimising student learning and fostering a school community where students are recognised positively for their achievements.
Community Support
The school benefits from strong community support that enhances its educational programs. Families play an integral role in students' learning journeys, with the school providing tailored support to ensure that all children feel safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day. The diverse cultural backgrounds of students are celebrated, and the inclusive atmosphere helps nurture their academic, social, and emotional growth.
Vision and Goals
Warrimoo Public School aims to cultivate a collaborative culture of high expectations among its students and staff. It focuses on building confident, critical, and creative thinkers who are prepared to contribute positively to their communities. The school is committed to continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring that every child is known, valued, and equipped for future challenges.
Mission
The vision is to set aspirational expectations of academic, social, and emotional progress and achievement for all students. The school aims to build on the power of public education to provide opportunities for all and to transform lives through learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Warrimoo Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Blaxland Public School 1.1 km
- B Mount Riverview Public School 3.0 km
- C Blaxland High School 3.0 km
- D Blaxland East Public School 3.0 km
- E Springwood Public School 3.6 km
- F Ellison Public School 4.4 km
- G Glenbrook Public School 4.5 km
- H Emu Heights Public School 4.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 146 (74 girls, 72 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 146
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1052 (percentile 69)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 11% / 30% / 32% / 27%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 63
- Indigenous students
- 12%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 14%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 14 |
| Year 1 | 24 |
| Year 2 | 15 |
| Year 3 | 27 |
| Year 4 | 24 |
| Year 5 | 14 |
| Year 6 | 28 |
| Total | 146 |
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 | 146 | 74 | 72 | - | 1052 | 9.6 |
| 2024 | 144 | 71 | 73 | 90 | 1056 | 9.4 |
| 2023 | 156 | 78 | 78 | 90.5 | 1071 | 10.5 |
| 2022 | 165 | 82 | 83 | 88.2 | 1083 | 9.9 |
| 2021 | 148 | 73 | 75 | 92.4 | 1080 | 8.9 |
| 2020 | 146 | 76 | 70 | - | 1083 | 10 |
| 2019 | 162 | 86 | 76 | 93.2 | 1088 | 10 |
| 2018 | 165 | 85 | 80 | 94.5 | 1081 | 10 |
| 2017 | 169 | 80 | 89 | 94.8 | 1079 | 9.9 |
| 2016 | 177 | 76 | 101 | 95.6 | 1058 | 9.9 |
| 2015 | 159 | 69 | 90 | 92.6 | 1043 | 10.1 |
| 2014 | 186 | 83 | 103 | 95.9 | 1037 | 10.9 |
| 2013 | 194 | 89 | 105 | 95.9 | 1073 | 10.9 |
| 2012 | 197 | 91 | 106 | 96 | 1079 | 10.5 |
| 2011 | 203 | 88 | 115 | 95.5 | 1092 | 10.5 |
| 2010 | 184 | 85 | 99 | - | 1096 | 10 |
| 2009 | 191 | 90 | 101 | - | 1143 | 10 |
| 2008 | 201 | 91 | 110 | - | 1143 | 10 |
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.