Small government primary school (20 students, K-6) in inner regional NSW serving rural and remote communities.
Wombat Public School is also known as WPS Wombat.
Wombat Public School draws students from the Wombat PS.
Wombat Public School has about 20 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 3 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 2019. Year 3 students averaged Reading 339, Writing 376, Numeracy 325, Spelling 343 and Grammar 349. Students at Wombat Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Wombat Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 20 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.
Wombat 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.
Wombat Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
Wombat Public School is located in Wombat, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 898 (10th 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.