Cobar Public School
We are a school community of responsible, respectful learners.
About the school
Cobar Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6 Comprehensive, Co-ed Primary School located in the remote town of Cobar, servicing approximately 230 students. The school prides itself on being inclusive and diverse, with around 37% of its students identifying as having Aboriginal heritage, along with pupils from seven other cultural backgrounds. This multicultural environment enriches the learning experience and promotes understanding among students.
Community and Support
The school benefits from strong parental involvement, facilitated through an active Parents and Citizens Association and the Cobar Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. This collaborative approach fosters a supportive community environment for both students and families, ensuring every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their very first day.
Academic Focus and Programs
Cobar Public School employs a strategic executive structure that includes one non-teaching Principal and three teaching Assistant Principals who focus on Instructional Leadership. The school's commitment to tailored educational support is evident through initiatives like Early Action for Success, which provides dedicated Interventionists for Literacy and Numeracy.
The school utilises the Positive Behaviour for Learning program, promoting responsible behaviour and respect within the student community. This effort aligns with the school’s mission statement, underscoring the collective ethos of responsible learning: "We are a school community of responsible, respectful learners." This approach, alongside a wide range of subjects and opportunities, empowers students to develop their skills and discover their passions, contributing to a holistic educational experience.
Mission
We are a school community of responsible, respectful learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cobar Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cobar High School 830 m
- B Hermidale Public School 84.2 km
- C Girilambone Public School 105.6 km
- D Louth Public School 127.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 228 (109 girls, 119 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 228
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 849 (percentile 5)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 61% / 26% / 10% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 137
- Indigenous students
- 46%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 43 |
| Year 1 | 27 |
| Year 2 | 28 |
| Year 3 | 33 |
| Year 4 | 22 |
| Year 5 | 41 |
| Year 6 | 34 |
| Total | 228 |
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 | 228 | 109 | 119 | - | 849 | 16.2 |
| 2024 | 219 | 107 | 112 | 82.9 | 839 | 17.2 |
| 2023 | 229 | 117 | 112 | 85 | 816 | 17.2 |
| 2022 | 218 | 118 | 100 | 81.1 | 845 | 17.2 |
| 2021 | 220 | 118 | 102 | 86.1 | 880 | 16 |
| 2020 | 217 | 116 | 101 | - | 869 | 16 |
| 2019 | 233 | 126 | 107 | 88.4 | 888 | 16 |
| 2018 | 240 | 127 | 113 | 89.3 | 875 | 15 |
| 2017 | 270 | 137 | 133 | 91.3 | 887 | 16.1 |
| 2016 | 257 | 126 | 131 | 91.4 | 907 | 14.9 |
| 2015 | 271 | 130 | 141 | 92.6 | 915 | 17.4 |
| 2014 | 283 | 130 | 153 | 92.3 | 930 | 17.7 |
| 2013 | 299 | 131 | 168 | 92.5 | 913 | 17.8 |
| 2012 | 327 | 140 | 187 | 91.7 | 888 | 19.8 |
| 2011 | 316 | 142 | 174 | 90.6 | 882 | 19.6 |
| 2010 | 296 | 134 | 162 | - | 885 | 17.2 |
| 2009 | 301 | 139 | 162 | - | 895 | 18.4 |
| 2008 | 304 | 136 | 168 | - | 895 | 19.6 |
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.