Coolah Central School
The Virtue is the struggle, Not the prize
About the school
Coolah Central School is a creative, caring K to 12 educational institution situated in Coolah, Australia. The school operates on a cooperative team basis and benefits from the dedicated support of a Parents and Citizens (P and C) Association. A key aspect of the school's culture is student involvement in decision-making processes through the Students Representative Council.
The school's mission, established with community input in 1999, is to promote excellence by challenging and supporting individuals to create their future within a secure and caring environment. Their vision emphasises community collaboration, aiming to create opportunities for rural students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Coolah Central School receives funding from the Country Areas Program (CAP), enabling it to provide resources and opportunities that might otherwise be unattainable for students due to geographic isolation. This includes a robust offering of academic, cultural, and sporting programs, with notable achievements recognised in national literacy and numeracy assessments as well as state-level sporting competitions.
The school prides itself on fostering individual student growth and success, aiming for high academic standards while nurturing a supportive learning environment. Facilities have been enhanced through various projects, including an upgrade to industrial technology workshops and a Cooler Classrooms initiative, creating a healthier learning environment. The commitment to providing diverse educational experiences and tailored support underscores the school’s dedication to its students’ overall development and well-being.
Mission
Coolah Central School, in partnership with the community, promotes excellence by challenging and supporting individuals to create their future, in a secure and caring environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Coolah Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cassilis Public School 31.5 km
- B Dunedoo Central School 38.2 km
- C Premer Public School 44.2 km
- D Binnaway Central School 44.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 148 (74 girls, 74 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 148
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 896 (percentile 10)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 57% / 23% / 16% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 142
- Indigenous students
- 27%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 11 |
| Year 1 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 12 |
| Year 3 | 10 |
| Year 4 | 11 |
| Year 5 | 13 |
| Year 6 | 10 |
| Year 7 | 13 |
| Year 8 | 12 |
| Year 9 | 15 |
| Year 10 | 13 |
| Year 11 | 14 |
| Year 12 | 6 |
| Total | 148 |
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 | 148 | 74 | 74 | - | 896 | 17.7 |
| 2024 | 167 | 81 | 86 | 83.1 | 894 | 24.9 |
| 2023 | 183 | 86 | 97 | 83.2 | 892 | 24.9 |
| 2022 | 187 | 91 | 96 | 82.1 | 900 | 24.7 |
| 2021 | 212 | 112 | 100 | 86.1 | 923 | 23.8 |
| 2020 | 204 | 103 | 101 | - | 912 | 24.5 |
| 2019 | 228 | 113 | 115 | 87.6 | 893 | 22.3 |
| 2018 | 223 | 110 | 113 | 87.8 | 905 | 21.7 |
| 2017 | 234 | 118 | 116 | 91.1 | 918 | 22.1 |
| 2016 | 252 | 120 | 132 | 91.5 | 937 | 20.6 |
| 2015 | 227 | 104 | 123 | 93.3 | 931 | 20.6 |
| 2014 | 229 | 111 | 118 | 94 | 939 | 20.5 |
| 2013 | 227 | 113 | 114 | 93.5 | 948 | 20.8 |
| 2012 | 233 | 114 | 119 | 91.8 | 965 | 20.7 |
| 2011 | 216 | 105 | 111 | 91.9 | 955 | 21.2 |
| 2010 | 208 | 100 | 108 | - | 925 | 20.2 |
| 2009 | 220 | 104 | 116 | - | 936 | 20 |
| 2008 | 206 | 93 | 113 | - | 936 | 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.