Wanaaring Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Wanaaring Public School is a small, isolated school located 200km west of Bourke, serving a diverse rural community. It aims to provide a quality, individualised education for all students within a safe and stimulating environment, fostering success for every child. The school places a strong emphasis on environmental education and strives to create an enjoyable learning space that promotes respect and cultural awareness. By encouraging confident and enquiring minds, Wanaaring Public School helps students achieve their full academic, physical, and social potential.
The school is commendably committed to supporting every child's unique learning journey. With evidence-informed teaching practices, Wanaaring Public School engages students in rich learning experiences, thus preparing them to become engaged community members. A wide range of subjects and opportunities are available to empower students to discover their passions and develop essential skills. Moreover, the school maintains strong partnerships within the community and local network to enhance educational opportunities and continuity of learning.
Wanaaring Public School prides itself on a welcoming environment where all students can feel safe and included. It provides tailored learning support to meet diverse needs, ensuring that every child receives the assistance required to flourish academically and socially. The school community values diversity, aiming to prepare students to be well-rounded global citizens, celebrated for their unique backgrounds and contributions.
Mission
At Wanaaring Public School we individualise learning as we know our students and how they learn. Staff use evidence informed teaching practice to engage students in rich learning experiences. Through these experiences, students build the knowledge, skills and understanding to be engaged members of their community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Wanaaring Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Louth Public School 131.4 km
- B White Cliffs Public School 162.8 km
- C Enngonia Public School 169.9 km
- D Bourke High School 179.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 7 (5 girls, 2 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 851 (percentile 5)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 66% / 31% / 3% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 118
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Year 2 | 2 |
| Year 3 | 1 |
| Year 4 | 1 |
| Year 5 | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
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 | 7 | 5 | 2 | - | 851 | 1.6 |
| 2024 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 77 | 838 | 1.6 |
| 2023 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 83.1 | 808 | 1.6 |
| 2022 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 83.5 | 781 | 1.6 |
| 2021 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 83.4 | 813 | 1.4 |
| 2020 | 11 | 8 | 3 | - | 757 | 1.4 |
| 2019 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 81.2 | 771 | 1.4 |
| 2018 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 88.8 | 785 | 1.4 |
| 2017 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 94.7 | 782 | 1.4 |
| 2016 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 86.9 | 697 | 1.4 |
| 2015 | 8 | 6 | 2 | - | 728 | 1.4 |
| 2014 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | 767 | 1.5 |
| 2013 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 91.4 | 818 | 1.5 |
| 2012 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 90.4 | 874 | 1.3 |
| 2011 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 86.9 | 894 | 1.3 |
| 2010 | 13 | 5 | 8 | - | 894 | 1.3 |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 | 7 | - | 903 | 1.3 |
| 2008 | 7 | 3 | 4 | - | 903 | 1.3 |
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.