# Lincoln School

Lincoln School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 14 (2025)
- **Address**: Westview St, Dubbo NSW 2830
- **Phone**: (02) 6881 0870
- **Website**: https://lincoln-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: lincoln-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 58125
- **Established**: 2000-01-28

## About

Lincoln School is a School for Specific Purposes located at the Orana Juvenile Justice Centre in Dubbo, catering to male students aged 10 to 21. The school provides a supportive educational environment, integrating its programs with the centre's services to maximise opportunities for its students, who often come from backgrounds of significant educational disruption. With a focus on individualised learning plans, staff work collaboratively to address each student’s unique educational needs. The school aims to offer comprehensive support, including educational, social, and vocational programs that empower students to function independently upon re-entering society. 

## Educational Approach
The educational strategy at Lincoln School revolves around delivering specialised, high-quality learning experiences. In addition to core subjects, the curriculum includes life skills training, remedial instruction, and vocational education. The school places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy while providing tailored learning support for students with varying needs. This targeted approach is intended to help students achieve personal successes and build confidence.

## Community Engagement
Lincoln School also values community involvement and the importance of collaboration with families. Teachers and support teams work closely with families to design learning plans that work best for each individual student, fostering a sense of inclusion and safety within the school environment. The school's mission is to create a positive, non-threatening atmosphere that aids student reintegration into their communities. With a commitment to recognising students' efforts and achievements, Lincoln School plays a vital role in the educational landscape of Dubbo and beyond.

## Mission

We take pride in delivering innovative educational programs in a friendly and supportive environment. We have a strong commitment to literacy, numeracy and vocational education, and we are committed to helping all students reach their full potential.

Motto: "We love our school for its supportive community and commitment to every student’s success. Our child feels safe and inspired every day."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2008 | 28 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/58125-lincoln-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.