Data Sources

All figures on SchoolAtlas are sourced from official government datasets. The table below lists each dataset and when it was last retrieved.

Dataset Source Retrieved
ACARA Enrolments by Grade 2008-2025 Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority 7 Jun 2026
ACARA School Location 2025
ACARA School Profile 2008-2025
NSW attendance rate by individual government school NSW Department of Education 7 Jun 2026
NSW FTE enrolments by individual government school, grade and calendar year
NSW historical information about government schools (1848-2019)
NSW public schools master dataset
NSW school intake zones (catchment areas)
NSW specialist support classes by school and support needs type

Disclaimer

The information on SchoolAtlas is provided for general reference only. Every figure is drawn from an official government dataset at a specific point in time, and details such as enrolments, contact information, catchments and specialty offerings can change after a dataset is retrieved.

Always confirm current details directly with the school or the relevant government department before making any decision. The retrieval dates shown above indicate how recent each dataset is.

SchoolAtlas does not rank, rate or recommend schools. The information presented is factual only; there is no single "best" school for every child, and we deliberately exclude parent reviews and opinion.

While we take care to reproduce source data accurately, errors and omissions can occur. SchoolAtlas accepts no responsibility for decisions made in reliance on this information. If you notice an inaccuracy, please let us know so we can review it against the official source.

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