# Lord Howe Island Central School

Lord Howe Island Central School is a NSW government central/community school in Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Central/Community School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 35 (2025)
- **Address**: Lagoon Rd, Lord Howe Island NSW 2898
- **Phone**: (02) 6563 2096
- **Website**: https://lordhowe-c.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: lordhowe-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 51116
- **Established**: 1879-07-01

## About

Lord Howe Island Central School is the most remote school in the New South Wales Department of Education and Training, distinguished by its unique location and community. The school serves a diverse student body, consisting of both permanent residents and families living on the island for work. It offers comprehensive learning opportunities for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and implements the New South Wales Quality Teaching Framework as a basis for its curriculum.

## Community Involvement
The school is a central part of the Lord Howe Island community, which actively supports it in various ways. Local government and businesses play a crucial role in providing resources and experiences that enhance the educational offerings. The school hosts various extracurricular activities, cultivates strong relationships, and promotes community involvement. 

## Learning Programs
In addition to traditional curriculum offerings, Lord Howe Island Central School operates a Distance Education Learning Centre for secondary education in partnership with Camden Haven High School. An innovative 'Transition to School' program was introduced in 2010 to accommodate the lack of formal preschool options on the island, ensuring that all children receive quality support in their developmental years.

## Focus on Sustainability
Situated in a World Heritage Area, the school places a strong emphasis on environmental education, encouraging students to develop sustainable practices for the future. With a commitment to effective technology practices, the school strives to enhance student learning and development, making education here not only focused on academic success but on holistic growth.

## Mission

Today for Tomorrow. We are a school that proudly serves our Lord Howe Island community. We offer a high-quality, face to face teaching for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

Motto: "Today for Tomorrow."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2008 | 32 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/51116-lord-howe-island-central-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.