# Cooerwull Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 258 (2025)
- **Address**: 319 Main St, Lithgow NSW 2790
- **Phone**: (02) 6351 3106
- **Website**: https://cooerwull-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cooerwull-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50960
- **Established**: 1867-02-01

## About

Cooerwull Public School is located in the township of Lithgow and caters to a diverse student population of 428, consisting of 16 mainstream classes, 1 Autism Class, and 1 Multi-Categorical Class. The school proudly embraces its rich history, having celebrated 150 years of public education in 2017 and maintains strong ties with the community, evidenced by its involvement in programs such as state choral and recorder festivals, debating, and sports.

## Community Engagement
The school emphasises the importance of active parental involvement in education, allowing families to engage in various school activities. Authentic partnerships with parents and caregivers are a core focus, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing student well-being and learning outcomes.

## Student Leadership and Inclusion
Student leadership is a valued aspect at Cooerwull Public School, where students contribute to decisions about their learning and extracurricular engagements. The inclusion of 18% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and 8% of students for whom English is an additional language, highlights the school's commitment to diversity and community collaboration.

## Educational Support
Cooerwull Public School prioritises quality teaching alongside tailored learning support strategies that assist students in connecting, succeeding, and thriving in their educational journey. There is a strong emphasis on a whole-school approach to student well-being, ensuring all learners have the necessary tools to achieve their potential. The school actively fosters a community where every child feels safe, respected, and included from their first day.

## Mission

At Cooerwull Public School our core values are to be safe, respectful, responsible learners. Our school community is built on honesty and acceptance, promoting manners, kindness and trust. Our mission is to develop students’ integrity, resilience and cooperation in a positive learning environment.

Motto: "Safe, Respectful, Responsible Learners"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 258 |
| 2024 | 296 |
| 2023 | 334 |
| 2022 | 383 |
| 2021 | 383 |
| 2020 | 407 |
| 2019 | 423 |
| 2018 | 405 |
| 2017 | 355 |
| 2016 | 328 |
| 2015 | 300 |
| 2014 | 302 |
| 2013 | 276 |
| 2012 | 290 |
| 2011 | 322 |
| 2010 | 335 |
| 2009 | 358 |
| 2008 | 377 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50960-cooerwull-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.