# Pooncarie Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 8 (2025)
- **Address**: Tarcoola Rd, Pooncarie NSW 2648
- **Phone**: (03) 5029 5231
- **Website**: https://pooncarie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: pooncarie-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50473
- **Established**: 1888-05-01

## About

Pooncarie Public School is a comprehensive co-educational primary school located in Pooncarie, offering education from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school welcomes students from all backgrounds and cultures, fostering an environment where every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn. Emphasising ongoing improvement, Pooncarie Public School is dedicated to creating a trusting and collaborative school culture that supports effective partnerships between families and educators.

## Programs and Curriculum
The school provides a wide array of subjects and opportunities designed to empower students to develop essential skills and discover their passions. With a strong focus on student success, Pooncarie Public School promotes participation in various competitions and encourages active community involvement. The school's curriculum includes STEM activities, sports, and creative arts, helping to ignite curiosity and critical thinking among students.

## Support and Inclusion
At Pooncarie Public School, tailored learning support is a priority. This includes assistance for high potential and gifted students, those with additional needs, and students requiring wellbeing support. The dedicated staff work closely with families to co-design learning plans that best meet the individual needs of students. The school prides itself on being a welcoming community that values diversity and strives to prepare students to become confident, well-rounded global citizens.

## facilities
Pooncarie Public School has recently completed significant upgrades, including the Cooler Classrooms project, which provides a healthier learning environment. The use of modern, air-conditioned demountable classrooms ensures that students have access to quality educational facilities equipped with the latest technology.

Overall, Pooncarie Public School aligns its practices with high-quality educational outcomes and nurtures a supportive atmosphere for every student.

## Mission

At Pooncarie Public School we strive for ongoing school improvement and to build an inclusive and trusting school culture by supporting collaboration, effective partnerships and involvement in the school community to provide high quality education, wellbeing and social opportunities and outcomes for all students.

Motto: "Strive to Advance Together"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2008 | 16 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50473-pooncarie-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.