About the school
Tullamore Central School is a comprehensive, co-educational institution located in Tullamore, serving students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school embraces its diverse community by welcoming students from all backgrounds, ensuring each learner feels safe and included from their very first day. The school's educational philosophy, encapsulated in the motto 'Learn by Doing,' is reflected in the proactive involvement of both students and staff in various activities, promoting engagement beyond traditional classroom settings.
Educational Framework
The school offers a wide array of subjects and extracurricular activities, encouraging students to explore their passions while building essential skills. Tullamore Central School focuses on tailoring education to meet individual student needs, providing support for those with special requirements, including high potential and gifted students, as well as those needing additional assistance. This commitment to inclusivity is fundamental to the school’s vision.
Facilities and Programs
In addition to traditional classrooms, Tullamore Central School has modern facilities, including air-conditioned demountables, to create a productive learning environment. The school participates in various programs aimed at enhancing the educational infrastructure, including the Cooler Classrooms initiative and an LED Lighting Upgrade to ensure optimal learning conditions.
Tullamore Central School prides itself on partnering with families and the wider community to create a supportive and nurturing atmosphere. Their goals reflect a desire to develop well-rounded citizens who are respectful, responsible, cooperative, and honest, fostering a positive culture that resonates throughout the school community.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision: Tullamore Central School is an integral part of the Tullamore community. We aim to produce citizens who demonstrate the highest qualities as citizens by being Respectful, Responsible, Cooperative and Honest. We aim to provide students with a wide range of high quality curriculum K-12 delivered by teachers who are constantly searching for innovation. We aim to deliver a diverse blend of extracurricular activities in creative and performing arts, sports, public speaking, debating and student leadership and to celebrate and promote the successes of our students in these fields.
Location & Catchment Area
- Tullamore Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Trundle Central School 34.8 km
- B Tottenham Central School 47.9 km
- C Bogan Gate Public School 56.4 km
- D Peak Hill Central School 59.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 54 (29 girls, 25 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 54
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 915 (percentile 14)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 47% / 32% / 14% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 106
- Indigenous students
- 33%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 6 |
| Year 1 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 3 |
| Year 4 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 |
| Year 6 | 10 |
| Year 7 | 3 |
| Year 8 | 2 |
| Year 9 | 3 |
| Year 10 | 5 |
| Year 11 | 3 |
| Total | 54 |
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 | 54 | 29 | 25 | - | 915 | 8.4 |
| 2024 | 53 | 26 | 27 | 86.2 | 879 | 10.8 |
| 2023 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 87 | 902 | 10.8 |
| 2022 | 60 | 31 | 29 | 85.6 | 937 | 10.7 |
| 2021 | 57 | 28 | 29 | 90.3 | 937 | 10.8 |
| 2020 | 68 | 33 | 35 | - | 930 | 10.9 |
| 2019 | 71 | 34 | 37 | 90.9 | 948 | 10.9 |
| 2018 | 67 | 31 | 36 | 89.7 | 931 | 9.6 |
| 2017 | 77 | 36 | 41 | 92.3 | 976 | 10.6 |
| 2016 | 83 | 37 | 46 | 92.4 | 983 | 10.7 |
| 2015 | 104 | 50 | 54 | 93.6 | 968 | 11.5 |
| 2014 | 88 | 44 | 44 | 94.9 | 1000 | 11.1 |
| 2013 | 93 | 46 | 47 | 95.8 | 962 | 11.4 |
| 2012 | 67 | 34 | 33 | 92.1 | 1021 | 10.6 |
| 2011 | 87 | 40 | 47 | 88.1 | 1023 | 9.9 |
| 2010 | 85 | 38 | 47 | - | 963 | 11 |
| 2009 | 88 | 38 | 50 | - | 972 | 10.3 |
| 2008 | 74 | 32 | 42 | - | 972 | 11.5 |
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.