Coonamble Public School

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Coonamble Public School — Every child, every day.

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About the school

Coonamble Public School serves the Coonamble community, providing education for approximately 235 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is dedicated to creating a caring, cooperative learning environment that fosters strong bonds among students, parents, and the community. This collaborative approach aims to develop skills, attitudes, and feelings that prepare students for their future.

Educational Philosophy

Coonamble Public School embraces the belief that the education of children is a joint responsibility between the school and families. It recognises the diverse needs of its students and implements a range of inclusive programs such as the School as Community Centre (TUFF), DET Preschool, and Priority Action School (PAS), alongside literacy initiatives like Literacy on Track and the Reading to Learn Program.

Extracurricular Activities

The school has a rich sporting heritage and offers students the opportunity to participate in NSW State PSSA Knockout teams, as well as district, regional, and state representation. Extra-curricular activities, including the Moorambilla Festival, public speaking, Eisteddfod participation, and school performances, enhance students' educational experiences.

The Parents and Citizens (P&C) association plays an integral role in the school, organising fundraising events and fostering collaboration between parents and staff to support student development.

Commitment to Community

Coonamble Public School is dedicated to fostering respect and responsibility among students, ensuring they thrive in a safe, happy, and culturally diverse environment. Guided by quality teaching practices and positive welfare programs, the school aims for all students to achieve their potential and contribute positively to their communities.

Mission

Coonamble Public School believes that by building strong bonds between the school, parents and the community we aim to create a caring, co-operative learning environment that develops outstanding skills, attitudes and feelings that will prepare students for their future.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Coonamble Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
186 (85 girls, 101 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
186
ICSEA What does this mean?
701 (percentile 1)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
85% / 11% / 3% / 0%
Indigenous students
89%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
22.9
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
10.3

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 24
Year 1 34
Year 2 28
Year 3 22
Year 4 16
Year 5 32
Year 6 30
Total 186

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 186 85 101 - 701 22.9
2024 213 98 115 76.9 721 23.8
2023 217 100 117 81.5 708 23.8
2022 211 104 107 78.1 713 19.9
2021 194 87 107 82.9 727 17.5
2020 195 90 105 - 714 17.5
2019 183 84 99 87 720 17.5
2018 189 88 101 88.5 706 16.4
2017 194 95 99 88 704 17.6
2016 193 86 107 88.3 703 16.8
2015 196 85 111 85.9 711 16.3
2014 215 102 113 87.5 683 16.7
2013 227 111 116 87.6 717 16.9
2012 201 97 104 84.7 653 16.3
2011 211 101 110 86.1 659 16.7
2010 241 121 120 - 657 18.9
2009 223 107 116 - 648 18.7
2008 214 105 109 - 648 16.9

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.

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