# Coonabarabran Public School

Coonabarabran Public School is a NSW government primary school in Coonabarabran, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 200 (2025)
- **Address**: Cnr John St & Newell Hwy, Coonabarabran NSW 2357
- **Phone**: (02) 6842 1771
- **Website**: https://coonabarab-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: coonabarab-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49392
- **Established**: 1870-10-01

## About

Coonabarabran Public School is a comprehensive Kindergarten to Year 6 co-educational primary school located in Coonabarabran. Renowned for its strong academic, cultural, sporting, and welfare programs, the school prioritises the personal and academic needs of all students. Supportive networks among teachers, students, and parents facilitate a nurturing environment, ensuring every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day. The school places significant emphasis on literacy programs, particularly early intervention, and is recognised for its integration of students with special needs into mainstream classrooms. Coonabarabran Public School also boasts outstanding technology resources and is noted for its commitment to performing and creative arts. Local attractions such as Warrumbungle National Park and Siding Spring Observatory enhance educational programs, reinforcing the school’s association with the region's designation as the 'Astronomy Capital of Australia'. To reflect this theme, the school has four houses named Asteroids, Comets, Meteorites, and Satellites. With a commitment to high-quality education, the school provides a wide array of subjects and extracurricular activities designed to foster students’ passions and encourage holistic growth. Coonabarabran Public School is not just an educational institution; it is a vibrant community where diversity is celebrated, and every child is valued.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

A strong start

Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds. We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day.

Growth in the classroom and beyond

We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.

Support for every family

Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.

Motto: "Strive to Achieve"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 200 |
| 2024 | 202 |
| 2023 | 204 |
| 2022 | 215 |
| 2021 | 239 |
| 2020 | 250 |
| 2019 | 264 |
| 2018 | 290 |
| 2017 | 304 |
| 2016 | 306 |
| 2015 | 305 |
| 2014 | 327 |
| 2013 | 329 |
| 2012 | 322 |
| 2011 | 319 |
| 2010 | 341 |
| 2009 | 352 |
| 2008 | 355 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49392-coonabarabran-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.