# Ardlethan Central School

Ardlethan Central School is a NSW government central/community school in Ardlethan, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Central/Community School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 66 (2025)
- **Address**: Mithul St, Ardlethan NSW 2665
- **Phone**: (02) 6978 2046
- **Website**: https://ardlethan-c.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: ardlethan-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50519
- **Established**: 1910-01-01

## About

Ardlethan Central School is a K-12 school located in the Riverina Region of South Western NSW, known for its commitment to providing a high-quality, comprehensive education. The school embraces a mission to deliver exceptional education and training that inspires all students to succeed, with a core value centred around striving to do one's best rather than achieving perfection. The motto, 'Play the Game', underscores this philosophy. 

## Individualised Learning
The school's key strength lies in its ability to provide personalised learning opportunities for students, from Kindergarten to Year 12. Ardlethan Central School has developed successful school-to-work initiatives, ensuring that students transition from school to either permanent employment, further studies or tertiary entry of their choice. The school prides itself on high participation levels and achievement in various programs across academic, cultural, and sporting domains at Regional, State, and National levels.

## Community and Collaboration
Ardlethan Central School actively fosters strong collaborative relationships with other schools. It is a central hub within the Riverina Access Partnership, an innovative connected learning community that delivers Preliminary and HSC courses to students across multiple schools. This collaborative framework allows students to complete their secondary education while maintaining strong ties to their local community.

## Academic Excellence
The school maintains a strong track record of academic performance, with students regularly finishing in the top percentiles in their courses across Primary through to Secondary education. Ardlethan Central School is dedicated to recognising individual student growth, focusing on capabilities rather than limitations, thus fostering an environment of encouragement and support.

## Mission

Ardlethan Central School is a supportive, safe and inclusive environment where student learning is informed by a holistic understanding of the individual. This ensures students connect, succeed, and thrive in their learning and wellbeing.

Motto: "Play the Game"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 66 |
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2016 | 83 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2014 | 95 |
| 2013 | 98 |
| 2012 | 108 |
| 2011 | 100 |
| 2010 | 89 |
| 2009 | 86 |
| 2008 | 100 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50519-ardlethan-central-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.