Marra Creek Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Marra Creek Public School is a small, isolated primary school located in rural western NSW, approximately 95km north of Nyngan and 116km northwest of Warren. Nestled near the renowned Macquarie Marshes, this school serves a community consisting mainly of pastoralists and rural workers. The school's small student population allows for a close-knit, supportive environment where each child's individual needs are prioritised.
The educational approach at Marra Creek emphasizes a cheerful and cooperative atmosphere, focusing on student-centred learning and quality teaching. Teachers ensure that all students receive personalized programs tailored to their talents and interests. This nurturing setting provides students with the opportunity to learn, grow, and engage with a broad curriculum that includes a variety of subjects and extra-curricular activities such as STEM, sports, and the creative arts.
Marra Creek Public School is dedicated to fostering a sense of community, valuing diversity, and ensuring that every student feels safe and included. The school actively promotes respect, curiosity, and teamwork, creating an environment where students are encouraged to develop as confident, resilient individuals. With strong partnerships between families, staff, and the community, the school aims to empower every child to harness their potential and succeed both academically and socially.
Mission
At Marra Creek Public School, is to provide every child with high quality, inclusive education through caring, respectful and collaborative partnerships with staff, students, parents and the community in a stimulating and safe environment where each student is known, valued and cared for.
Location & Catchment Area
- Marra Creek Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Quambone Public School 47.8 km
- B Carinda Public School 55.2 km
- C Girilambone Public School 60.6 km
- D Nyngan High School 77.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 8 (4 girls, 4 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 974 (percentile 35)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 28% / 18% / 35% / 20%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 74
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 |
| Year 1 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 3 |
| Total | 8 |
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 | 8 | 4 | 4 | - | 974 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 92.9 | 993 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 90.5 | 941 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2 | - | 966 | 1.5 |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 88.3 | 967 | 1.3 |
| 2020 | 7 | 5 | 2 | - | 1030 | 1.3 |
| 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 90.9 | 1026 | 1.3 |
| 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | 985 | 1.3 |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1.3 |
| 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | 1018 | 1.3 |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 1.3 |
| 2014 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1.3 |
| 2013 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 96.5 | - | 1.3 |
| 2012 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 90 | 1044 | 1.2 |
| 2011 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 95.1 | 1083 | 1.2 |
| 2010 | 6 | 3 | 3 | - | 1083 | 1.2 |
| 2009 | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | 978 | 1.2 |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 978 | 1.2 |
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.