Walgett Community College - Primary School
Friendship, pride and respect
About the school
Walgett Community College - Primary School is a vibrant educational institution located in Walgett, proudly serving its community for over 150 years. With an enrolment of approximately 110 students, predominantly Aboriginal, the school fosters a safe and inclusive environment where each child is valued and encouraged to grow both academically and personally. The school operates under the philosophy that to ensure effective learning, the focus must be on developing the whole child, addressing their academic, physical, mental, and socio-cultural needs equally.
Educational Approach
The Walgett Community College - Primary School utilises the Quality Teaching Framework to personalise learning and tailor approaches to meet individual student needs. This comprehensive curriculum includes a focus on literacy and numeracy while incorporating cultural understandings, empowering students to become confident, informed citizens. The school collaborates with the local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and School Reference Group to achieve academic and wellbeing outcomes for all students.
Community and Support
The school community is deeply involved in supporting the educational journey of students. Teachers partner with families to co-design learning plans, ensuring that each child receives tailored support throughout their educational experience. In mid-2023, the school experienced damage from a fire affecting its hall and preschool facilities, but they are actively working on rebuilding efforts to restore and enhance the learning environment.
Facilities and Opportunities
Walgett Community College - Primary School offers diverse programs, including STEM, the arts, and various extracurricular activities, to support student growth. The school also provides tailored learning support and counselling to meet different needs, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school prepares students to be well-rounded global citizens ready to face the future.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Walgett Community College - Primary School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Walgett Community College - High School 823 m
- B Carinda Public School 64.0 km
- C Lightning Ridge Central School 67.5 km
- D Collarenebri Central School 69.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 97 (38 girls, 59 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 97
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 672 (percentile 1)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 89% / 7% / 4% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 200
- Indigenous students
- 98%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 94%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 11 |
| Year 1 | 12 |
| Year 2 | 20 |
| Year 3 | 10 |
| Year 4 | 14 |
| Year 5 | 15 |
| Year 6 | 15 |
| Total | 97 |
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 | 97 | 38 | 59 | - | 672 | 16.6 |
| 2024 | 103 | 39 | 64 | 71 | 667 | 18.7 |
| 2023 | 119 | 52 | 67 | 73.3 | 655 | 18.7 |
| 2022 | 113 | 48 | 65 | 64.3 | 667 | 15.8 |
| 2021 | 118 | 55 | 63 | 66.4 | 670 | 14.9 |
| 2020 | 147 | 78 | 69 | - | 656 | 13.9 |
| 2019 | 156 | 82 | 74 | 79 | 665 | 13.9 |
| 2018 | 158 | 81 | 77 | 80.8 | 679 | 11.8 |
| 2017 | 149 | 78 | 71 | 87 | 666 | 11.5 |
| 2016 | 132 | 72 | 60 | 87.5 | 654 | 10.6 |
| 2015 | 135 | 74 | 61 | 85.5 | 659 | 11.2 |
| 2014 | 125 | 71 | 54 | 85.4 | 565 | 10.3 |
| 2013 | 134 | 73 | 61 | 81.9 | 671 | 10.4 |
| 2012 | 125 | 60 | 65 | 82.8 | 645 | 11.1 |
| 2011 | 110 | 51 | 59 | 84.1 | 625 | 12.7 |
| 2010 | 96 | 47 | 49 | - | 633 | 13.1 |
| 2009 | 88 | 43 | 45 | - | 564 | 12.1 |
| 2008 | 95 | 52 | 43 | - | 564 | 14.6 |
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.