# Goolgowi Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 38 (2025)
- **Address**: Penney St, Goolgowi NSW 2652
- **Phone**: (02) 6965 1207
- **Website**: https://goolgowi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: goolgowi-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50496
- **Established**: 1927-10-01

## About

Goolgowi Public School is a small, nurturing school located in the Riverina region of New South Wales. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, cultural, physical, emotional, and social development of all students, encouraging them to become self-motivated learners who are capable of working both independently and cooperatively.

## Learning Environment
The school's environment is characterised by a friendly atmosphere that allows students to feel comfortable and safe. Goolgowi Public School is committed to a positive learning culture, valuing respect, responsibility, and resilience among its students. Families play an essential role in the education process, and there is a real expectation for collaboration among parents, teachers, and students to strive for excellence.

## Academic Performance
Students at Goolgowi Public School are encouraged to achieve above the state average in NAPLAN tests and are provided with a broad range of opportunities beyond the classroom. These include participation in sports, public speaking, and art, as well as exposure to different cultures through school performances and the CWA Country of Study. Programs such as Count Me In Too, Accelerated Literacy, and Live Life Well further support the educational mission of the school.

## Community Connection
The school remains a focal point of the Goolgowi community, maintaining close links with local families and fostering a sense of belonging. Despite its small size and rural location, Goolgowi Public School offers students a comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 6, ensuring that all children are known, valued, and cared for. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and community events, the school cultivates a love of learning and a strong connection to its heritage.

## Mission

The mission of Goolgowi is to facilitate the academic, cultural, physical, emotional and social development of all children so that they are encouraged to become self-motivated learners who can work independently and co-operatively.

Motto: "Ad astra"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2009 | 81 |
| 2008 | 76 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50496-goolgowi-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.