About the school
Dunedoo Central School provides a quality education from Kindergarten to Year 12. Situated on the side of a hill, it offers sweeping views over the Talbragar River valley. The school is located in Dunedoo, a town named after the Aboriginal word for Black Swan, nestled in a rich agricultural area of central west NSW, renowned for cereal cropping, beef, and sheep production. Established as a central school with a population of approximately 240 students, it boasts a committed staff dedicated to delivering a varied curriculum. Unique to Dunedoo Central School is its shared site with the Western Institute of TAFE, enhancing educational opportunities.
Community and Family Focus
Dunedoo Central School places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of family through regular whole-school activities and a diverse range of extracurricular and cultural events. The supportive and encouraging atmosphere nurtures students, equipping them with positive knowledge, skills, and values. Parents and the wider community are actively involved, creating partnerships that enhance the educational experience.
Curriculum and Programs
The school is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalised learning experiences tailored to each student's needs. Its comprehensive curriculum includes opportunities in various subjects, empowering students to explore their interests and develop skills essential for their future. Wellbeing and learning support teams are in place, ensuring that every child can succeed in a welcoming environment that values diversity and inclusion.
Mission
Dunedoo Central School provides a positive, personalised learning culture where all students are encouraged to achieve their potential. Students are guided by dedicated staff who use Quality Teaching, innovative technologies and strategically planned whole school wellbeing processes.
Location & Catchment Area
- Dunedoo Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mendooran Central School 33.8 km
- B Coolah Central School 38.2 km
- C Gulgong Public School 40.4 km
- D Gulgong High School 40.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 152 (71 girls, 81 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 151.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 893 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 61% / 24% / 12% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 137
- Indigenous students
- 28%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 6 |
| Year 1 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 11 |
| Year 3 | 11 |
| Year 4 | 11 |
| Year 5 | 10 |
| Year 6 | 14 |
| Year 7 | 13 |
| Year 8 | 13 |
| Year 9 | 20 |
| Year 10 | 13 |
| Year 11 | 15 |
| Year 12 | 7 |
| Total | 152 |
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 | 152 | 71 | 81 | - | 893 | 18 |
| 2024 | 164 | 80 | 84 | 83 | 889 | 19.6 |
| 2023 | 165 | 85 | 80 | 86.1 | 898 | 19.3 |
| 2022 | 167 | 87 | 80 | 79.2 | 904 | 19.1 |
| 2021 | 158 | 88 | 70 | 88.9 | 914 | 18.5 |
| 2020 | 166 | 79 | 87 | - | 894 | 18.5 |
| 2019 | 157 | 75 | 82 | 91 | 908 | 17.4 |
| 2018 | 171 | 85 | 86 | 91.8 | 876 | 17.1 |
| 2017 | 185 | 90 | 95 | 92.6 | 901 | 18.2 |
| 2016 | 197 | 97 | 100 | 92.8 | 916 | 18.1 |
| 2015 | 213 | 106 | 107 | 92.8 | 922 | 20.2 |
| 2014 | 203 | 107 | 96 | 93.6 | 923 | 21 |
| 2013 | 204 | 109 | 95 | 92.7 | 916 | 20.3 |
| 2012 | 206 | 106 | 100 | 93.2 | 936 | 20.2 |
| 2011 | 201 | 94 | 107 | 91.9 | 926 | 21.1 |
| 2010 | 220 | 95 | 125 | - | 928 | 21.5 |
| 2009 | 220 | 99 | 121 | - | 936 | 22.1 |
| 2008 | 214 | 103 | 111 | - | 936 | 22.8 |
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.