# Larnook Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 11 (2025)
- **Address**: 1282 Cawongla Road, Larnook NSW 2480
- **Phone**: (02) 6688 0133
- **Website**: https://larnook-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: larnook-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49810
- **Established**: 1922-05-01

## About

Larnook Public School sits proudly on Bundjalung land, home of the Widjabul Wia-Bal people. It is a small rural school located 20 minutes from Lismore and Kyogle, offering a serene environment with expansive grounds that include two ovals and a lower playground equipped with play facilities. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by towering pines and native trees in a beautiful area affectionately named 'The Fairy Garden'. Established in 1922, Larnook Public School has been a central part of the community, cultivating a rich history.

The school promotes healthy eating by planting a wide variety of edible fruits and plants for students to enjoy. It encourages an active lifestyle through sports, participating in competitions across the Terania district. Comprising multistage classes, the school is supported by a dedicated and experienced staff. Core values of 'Be Safe', 'Be Fair', and 'Be a Learner' underpin the school’s approach to wellbeing and behaviour management, using restorative practices and Positive Behaviour for Learning strategies.

Larnook Public School strives for continuous improvement in teaching practices, with professional learning tailored to enhance reading and numeracy outcomes through data analysis. Key focus areas identified for development include Student Growth and Attainment, alongside Engagement and Learning Culture. The school aims to foster knowledge, critical thinking, and creativity in a nurturing environment, actively engaging families and the community to support its educational mission.

## Mission

Our vision is to provide every student with quality, inclusive and personalised learning that fosters growth, knowledge and critical thinking. We value diversity, promote a culturally safe and caring environment, and use restorative practices to support wellbeing.

Motto: "Every child is valued, supported, and inspired to learn, grow, and thrive!"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2013 | 39 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2008 | 43 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49810-larnook-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.