# Peak Hill Central School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Central/Community School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 126 (2025)
- **Address**: Caswell St, Peak Hill NSW 2869
- **Phone**: (02) 6869 1304
- **Website**: https://peakhill-c.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: peakhill-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 51092
- **Established**: 1890-02-01

## About

Peak Hill Central School serves a rural community of approximately 1000 people in the Central West of NSW. It is affiliated with the Western Access Program, which facilitates Stage 6 programs for students in five smaller central schools through videoconference technology. The school is dedicated to providing a quality educational environment where students achieve 'Success Through Effort'. 

## Student Wellbeing and Support
Student wellbeing is a core focus at Peak Hill Central School, underscored by the Positive Behaviour for Learning initiative. This approach helps foster a supportive atmosphere where the social and emotional growth of students is prioritised. The school is recognised for its effective student wellbeing programmes, behaviour management, sporting initiatives, and Aboriginal education programs.

## Educational Opportunities
Offering comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 12, Peak Hill Central School is committed to nurturing every student's growth across various subjects and activities. The school's curriculum encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and personal development, with tailored programmes for all learners, including those with additional needs.

## Commitment to Community
As a cornerstone of the Peak Hill community, the school promotes an inclusive environment that welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure that each student's learning needs are met in a way that resonates with them, preparing them to be confident, well-rounded individuals.

## Mission

At Peak Hill Central School, we strive to create a learning environment that fosters respect, safety, and responsibility. We are committed to: Delivering high-quality educational experiences that encourage positive behaviour and support students' social-emotional growth. Embedding positive behaviour support, trauma-informed practices, inclusive approaches, and social-emotional learning into our daily routines. Setting high expectations for behaviour and reinforcing them through effective role modelling, explicit teaching, and strategic responses. Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful community that rejects all forms of bullying and celebrates diversity.

Motto: "Success Through Effort"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 126 |
| 2024 | 139 |
| 2023 | 133 |
| 2022 | 145 |
| 2021 | 155 |
| 2020 | 119 |
| 2019 | 121 |
| 2018 | 137 |
| 2017 | 136 |
| 2016 | 130 |
| 2015 | 137 |
| 2014 | 176 |
| 2013 | 169 |
| 2012 | 169 |
| 2011 | 166 |
| 2010 | 171 |
| 2009 | 187 |
| 2008 | 177 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/51092-peak-hill-central-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.