Peak Hill Central School

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Success Through Effort

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About the school

Peak Hill Central School serves a rural community of approximately 1000 people in the Central West of NSW. It is affiliated with the Western Access Program, which facilitates Stage 6 programs for students in five smaller central schools through videoconference technology. The school is dedicated to providing a quality educational environment where students achieve 'Success Through Effort'.

Student Wellbeing and Support

Student wellbeing is a core focus at Peak Hill Central School, underscored by the Positive Behaviour for Learning initiative. This approach helps foster a supportive atmosphere where the social and emotional growth of students is prioritised. The school is recognised for its effective student wellbeing programmes, behaviour management, sporting initiatives, and Aboriginal education programs.

Educational Opportunities

Offering comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 12, Peak Hill Central School is committed to nurturing every student's growth across various subjects and activities. The school's curriculum encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and personal development, with tailored programmes for all learners, including those with additional needs.

Commitment to Community

As a cornerstone of the Peak Hill community, the school promotes an inclusive environment that welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure that each student's learning needs are met in a way that resonates with them, preparing them to be confident, well-rounded individuals.

Mission

At Peak Hill Central School, we strive to create a learning environment that fosters respect, safety, and responsibility. We are committed to: Delivering high-quality educational experiences that encourage positive behaviour and support students' social-emotional growth. Embedding positive behaviour support, trauma-informed practices, inclusive approaches, and social-emotional learning into our daily routines. Setting high expectations for behaviour and reinforcing them through effective role modelling, explicit teaching, and strategic responses. Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful community that rejects all forms of bullying and celebrates diversity.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Peak Hill Central School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
126 (62 girls, 64 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
126
ICSEA What does this mean?
815 (percentile 3)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
64% / 28% / 7% / 1%
Indigenous students
62%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
17.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
6.9

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 10
Year 1 8
Year 2 12
Year 3 5
Year 4 14
Year 5 7
Year 6 7
Year 7 16
Year 8 20
Year 9 9
Year 10 12
Year 11 4
Year 12 2
Total 126

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 126 62 64 - 815 17.4
2024 139 74 65 80.6 795 17.3
2023 133 65 68 81.4 785 19.4
2022 145 70 75 77.2 785 18.6
2021 155 74 81 80.7 788 16.8
2020 119 56 63 - 775 16.8
2019 121 59 62 80.9 767 17.5
2018 137 66 71 85.5 756 17.3
2017 136 62 74 87.9 771 16
2016 130 62 68 85.3 772 16.9
2015 137 68 69 84.9 766 19.6
2014 176 86 90 87.9 788 22.8
2013 169 78 91 87.1 780 23.6
2012 169 79 90 87.4 780 24.6
2011 166 71 95 89.7 778 22.7
2010 171 80 91 - 791 24.3
2009 187 98 89 - 759 23.6
2008 177 94 83 - 759 24.2

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.

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