# Ariah Park Central School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Central/Community School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 123 (2025)
- **Address**: Reid St, Ariah Park NSW 2665
- **Phone**: (02) 6974 1105
- **Website**: https://ariahpark-c.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: ariahpark-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50520
- **Established**: 1899-04-01

## About

Ariah Park Central School is a comprehensive, coeducational public school located in a small, rural community 100 kilometres north-west of Wagga Wagga. Catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 12, the school is dedicated to providing equitable access to educational opportunities. The atmosphere emphasises a family-oriented culture that promotes caring support among students and staff. 

The school is a participant in the Riverina Access program, which leverages innovative video conferencing technology to deliver senior secondary curriculum effectively. This commitment to educational advancement has led Ariah Park Central School to consistently achieve external test results surpassing Regional, State, and National benchmarks, particularly in literacy.

Alongside academics, the school places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, thriving in areas such as sport, debating, and dance. Recent initiatives, like the completion of their Cooler Classrooms project, have further enhanced the school's learning environment by providing modern, healthier classroom spaces. Overall, Ariah Park Central School endeavours to be a nurturing setting where students can learn, grow, and succeed in all aspects of their development.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision: Ariah Park Central School nurtures all students to become resilient and respectful citizens, where they are confident in their identity and ability to achieve.

Motto: "Play the Game"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 123 |
| 2024 | 131 |
| 2023 | 147 |
| 2022 | 138 |
| 2021 | 139 |
| 2020 | 140 |
| 2019 | 135 |
| 2018 | 130 |
| 2017 | 139 |
| 2016 | 126 |
| 2015 | 121 |
| 2014 | 120 |
| 2013 | 116 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2011 | 111 |
| 2010 | 107 |
| 2009 | 109 |
| 2008 | 118 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50520-ariah-park-central-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.