# Garah Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 14 (2025)
- **Address**: Ashley & Benarba Sts, Garah NSW 2405
- **Phone**: (02) 6754 3218
- **Website**: https://garah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: garah-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49509
- **Established**: 1896-07-01

## About

Garah Public School is a small rural school located in the north-west of New South Wales, catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school serves a community primarily composed of cotton and grain farmers, alongside graziers and others involved in related industries. Most students commute to school from outlying properties via bus and car, reflecting the rural nature of the area. The local community is supportive of the school's activities, fostering a connection between families and the institution.

Garah Public School is dedicated to the intellectual, physical, social, and moral development of each student, ensuring they reach their full potential. The school's approach aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where every child feels welcomed right from their first day. The classrooms promote a sense of belonging and leadership through multi-age settings. 

The school also places a strong emphasis on maintaining high-quality education in literacy and numeracy while providing students with diverse opportunities in areas such as sports, STEM education, and the creative arts. Significant partnerships between the school and families are nurtured to support student success.

Garah Public School values a holistic approach to education, offering tailored support that meets varying student needs. This includes provisions for high potential and gifted students, those with additional needs, and wellbeing support to ensure each child's success academically and socially. Overall, Garah Public School aims to foster a thriving and supportive community that celebrates diversity and individual growth.

## Mission

Garah Public School is concerned about the intellectual, physical, social and moral development of each child and therefore it is committed to helping each child achieve his/her potential in these areas.

Motto: "We help every student to learn, grow and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2008 | 34 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49509-garah-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.