Molong Central School — SchoolAtlas

Years Pre K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Phone: (02) 6366 8224
Email: molong-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: Phillip St, Molong NSW 2866
Website: https://molong-c.schools.nsw.gov.au

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Quick facts

Established

1 May 1859

Category

Central/Community School

Gender

Co-ed

Subjects

Comprehensive

Support classes

Mixed Support Needs

Local government area

Cabonne

State electorate

Orange

Federal electorate

Calare

About the school

Molong Central School is dedicated to providing a caring atmosphere that promotes collaboration between students, teachers, parents, and the community. The school values a quality teaching and learning environment that lays the foundation for lifelong learning, encouraging students to achieve their personal best through various opportunities for success. Emphasising safety and happiness, the environment at Molong Central School is characterised by recognition of achievement, mutual respect, and self-worth, bolstered by engaged and positive participants.

The close relationships between Primary and Secondary students and staff facilitate smooth transitions from Primary to Secondary education, and subsequently to Tertiary education or the workforce. The school ensures that students receive individual attention in small class sizes, catering to diverse learning levels and styles. A strong career focus accompanies teaching at the school, ensuring that students transition effectively from school to work, TAFE, or university.

Equipped with modern technology in both Primary and Secondary classrooms, Molong Central School embraces innovations that enhance the learning experience, creating an exceptional educational journey from Kindergarten to Year 12. Students are encouraged to participate in various programs and activities that promote their holistic development, preparing them not only for academic success but also for life beyond school.

Mission

At Molong Central School, our vision is to collaborate with parents and the broader community to empower every student to become confident, resilient, self-directed, and successful learners. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of high expectations, where personal achievement is not only encouraged but celebrated. Our commitment to promoting lifelong learning spans from K-12, ensuring that success is acknowledged at every stage.

Location & Catchment Area

Molong Central School

Catchment zones

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 394 (166 girls, 228 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 392.8
ICSEA What does this mean?: 917 (percentile 14)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 55% / 28% / 12% / 5%
FOEI What does this mean?: 121
Indigenous students: 26%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 4%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 36.2
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 10.5

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	17
Year 1	29
Year 2	25
Year 3	25
Year 4	26
Year 5	26
Year 6	43
Year 7	47
Year 8	43
Year 9	42
Year 10	28
Year 11	34
Year 12	9
Total	394

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	394	166	228	-	917	36.2
2024	411	190	221	84.9	916	43.1
2023	429	194	235	86.2	930	43.2
2022	446	218	228	82	940	41.5
2021	466	235	231	88	956	40.5
2020	482	257	225	-	965	40.5
2019	511	270	241	92.1	964	40.5
2018	508	283	225	90.8	945	40.1
2017	472	245	227	93.5	965	38.2
2016	482	248	234	93	948	38.1
2015	464	224	240	94	950	38.8
2014	483	240	243	93.9	962	40.3
2013	479	236	243	94	968	40.2
2012	477	242	235	92.7	973	40.4
2011	506	254	252	93.1	970	41.2
2010	480	238	242	-	971	41.3
2009	492	246	246	-	994	39
2008	485	239	246	-	994	38.6

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.