# Goonengerry Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 57 (2025)
- **Address**: Goonengerry Road, Goonengerry NSW 2482
- **Phone**: (02) 6684 9134
- **Website**: https://goonengerr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: goonengerr-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49805
- **Established**: 1899-01-01

## About

Goonengerry Public School is a two-classroom school situated in the hinterland of Byron Bay on the far North Coast of New South Wales, serving a diverse and semi-rural community. The school's core belief is recognising the individual value of each student, fostering a caring, inspiring, and creative environment. There is a strong emphasis on the development of each student's self-esteem, encouraging them to achieve their full potential across all academic areas.

Families play a crucial role within the school, with a commitment to community and parent engagement facilitated through open communication. Unique features of the school's program include specialist guitar tuition for students in years 3-6, small class sizes, and a focus on expressing creativity through performing and visual arts. Intensive Reading Support, specialised Sports programs, and the use of technology are integral to the students' learning experience. The school provides enrichment and extension programmes in Engineering, Literacy, and Environmental Education, alongside parent-led group activities.

Goonengerry Public School is well-resourced, receiving funding from both State and Federal Government programmes, ensuring a safe, inspiring, and peaceful environment. The Student Welfare code is built around the principle 'When I am responsible I am being a respectful, safe learner', aiming to foster happy children who feel secure in pursuing their dreams and challenges. The school has successfully managed flood recovery efforts, recently completing necessary remediation to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Forward into the Future"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 57 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2013 | 39 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2009 | 62 |
| 2008 | 74 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49805-goonengerry-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.