# Sofala Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 8 (2025)
- **Address**: Turon Terrace, Sofala NSW 2795
- **Phone**: (02) 6337 7085
- **Website**: https://sofala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: sofala-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50988
- **Established**: 1878-01-01

## About

Sofala Public School provides a balanced education for all students in a caring atmosphere within a small, isolated historic rural village. Established in 1878, the school fosters an environment where students are encouraged to achieve higher levels through a supportive educational setting. The quality of teaching and learning at Sofala Public School is highly regarded within the community, which values positive student welfare. The school actively engages in community-based activities, encouraging student participation in a variety of events, supported by the willing involvement of parents.

## Community Involvement
Sofala Public School is committed to fostering a collaborative atmosphere that brings together students, staff, and families. The dedicated team works to create a happy, safe, and attractive learning environment that nurtures the potential of each student. Programs offered at the school leverage community involvement and expertise, enriching the educational experience.

## Learning Environment
The school prioritises the wellbeing and individual learning journeys of its students, embodying a philosophy that values each child's unique capabilities. Through personalised learning plans co-developed with families, the school ensures that every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day. The curriculum encompasses a broad range of subjects and opportunities, empowering students to discover their passions and develop essential skills. Through a spirit of togetherness, Sofala Public School embraces the principle of being "Stronger Together," as it seeks to support every student in their educational journey.

## Mission

Sofala Public School is dedicated to pursuing excellence while growing stronger together, connecting and empowering each student now and into the future. We prioritise wellbeing in our inclusive environment and actively support families to come on their child's learning journey which is focused on quality, personalised teaching and learning.

Motto: "Learning, Caring, Sharing. Stronger Together."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2008 | 10 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50988-sofala-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.