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
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Yeoval Central School 42.9 km
- B Wambangalang Environmental Education Centre 43.3 km
- C Parkes Public School 44.9 km
- D Parkes East Public School 45.3 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 164
- Indigenous students
- 62%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- 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.