Small government primary (31 students, K–6) in Carcoar, inner regional NSW.
Carcoar Public School is also known as CPS Carcoar.
Carcoar Public School draws students from the Carcoar PS.
Carcoar Public School has about 31 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 4 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 5 students averaged Reading 467, Writing 462, Numeracy 451, Spelling 481 and Grammar 515. Students at Carcoar Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Carcoar Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 31 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Carcoar Public School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Carcoar Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 24% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Carcoar Public School is located in Carcoar, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 941 (22nd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.