# Illabo Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 12 (2025)
- **Address**: 1 Layton Street, Illabo NSW 2590
- **Phone**: (02) 6924 5475
- **Website**: https://illabo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: illabo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50293
- **Established**: 1884-02-01

## About

Illabo Public School is a small rural two-teacher school located in the township of Illabo, nestled beside the Olympic Highway between Junee and Cootamundra in the South West Slopes of NSW. Established in 1884, the school initially catered to a local stone quarry and railway, and it now serves the surrounding rural farming community. The school enjoys strong community support and is deeply integrated into the local fabric.

## Commitment to Education
Illabo Public School is dedicated to providing quality education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. With a focus on creating a happy and secure working environment, the school aims to encourage all students to achieve their best, fostering personal development and integration into the wider community.

## Small Class Sizes and Individual Support
With only two teachers and a close-knit learning environment, the school prides itself on offering personalised support through smaller class sizes. This approach ensures that each child receives the attention they need to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Teachers at Illabo Public School collaborate closely with families to tailor learning experiences that meet individual needs.

## Enriching Experiences
Students at Illabo Public School benefit from a wide range of enriching experiences, including excursions to various destinations such as Sydney, Ballarat, and Camp Wombaroo. An intensive swimming program each summer builds essential water safety skills, while trips to Selwyn Snowfields provide excitement and adventure for the students. With its comprehensive curriculum, the school empowers its students to discover their passions and grow into capable citizens.

## Mission

The Illabo Public School vision is that all students are self-motivated learners who continually strive to improve and grow. This is fostered through explicit and evidence-based teaching practices, delivered by professional and committed teachers in a culture of high expectations and inclusiveness.

Motto: "Learn for Life"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2008 | 22 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50293-illabo-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.