# Coonamble Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Preschool to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 186 (2025)
- **Address**: Bertram Street, Coonamble NSW 2829
- **Phone**: (02) 6822 1966
- **Website**: https://coonamble-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: coonamble-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 51038
- **Established**: 1867-01-01

## About

Coonamble Public School serves the Coonamble community, providing education for approximately 235 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is dedicated to creating a caring, cooperative learning environment that fosters strong bonds among students, parents, and the community. This collaborative approach aims to develop skills, attitudes, and feelings that prepare students for their future.

## Educational Philosophy
Coonamble Public School embraces the belief that the education of children is a joint responsibility between the school and families. It recognises the diverse needs of its students and implements a range of inclusive programs such as the School as Community Centre (TUFF), DET Preschool, and Priority Action School (PAS), alongside literacy initiatives like Literacy on Track and the Reading to Learn Program.

## Extracurricular Activities
The school has a rich sporting heritage and offers students the opportunity to participate in NSW State PSSA Knockout teams, as well as district, regional, and state representation. Extra-curricular activities, including the Moorambilla Festival, public speaking, Eisteddfod participation, and school performances, enhance students' educational experiences.

The Parents and Citizens (P&C) association plays an integral role in the school, organising fundraising events and fostering collaboration between parents and staff to support student development.

## Commitment to Community
Coonamble Public School is dedicated to fostering respect and responsibility among students, ensuring they thrive in a safe, happy, and culturally diverse environment. Guided by quality teaching practices and positive welfare programs, the school aims for all students to achieve their potential and contribute positively to their communities.

## Mission

Coonamble Public School believes that by building strong bonds between the school, parents and the community we aim to create a caring, co-operative learning environment that develops outstanding skills, attitudes and feelings that will prepare students for their future.

Motto: "Coonamble Public School — Every child, every day."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 186 |
| 2024 | 213 |
| 2023 | 217 |
| 2022 | 211 |
| 2021 | 194 |
| 2020 | 195 |
| 2019 | 183 |
| 2018 | 189 |
| 2017 | 194 |
| 2016 | 193 |
| 2015 | 196 |
| 2014 | 215 |
| 2013 | 227 |
| 2012 | 201 |
| 2011 | 211 |
| 2010 | 241 |
| 2009 | 223 |
| 2008 | 214 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/51038-coonamble-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.