Culcairn Public School
CULCAIRN PUBLIC SCHOOL 43 BALFOUR STREET, Culcairn NSW 2660
Culcairn Public School is a government primary school in Culcairn, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 94 students. Its ICSEA is 969, where the national average is 1000.
Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 94.
About this school, from public sources
Based on the school's own website and public directory listings, Culcairn Public School is a K-6 government primary school in the NSW Riverina, established in 1883 and serving around 121 students. It describes itself as friendly and inclusive, welcoming families from all backgrounds under the motto "Whatever you do, do it well." The school emphasises personalised learning across a broad range of subjects, close partnerships with parents and the local community, before/after-school care, and an onsite canteen.
Often praised
- Friendly, inclusive community
- Close parent and community partnerships
- Personalised learning approach
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary School | Culcairn | Catholic primary | 0.4 km | 1,016 | 53 |
| Walla Walla Public School | Walla Walla | Public primary | 16.0 km | 963 | 40 |
| Henty Public School | Henty | Public primary | 16.8 km | 961 | 70 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Primary School | Henty | Independent primary | 16.8 km | 983 | 42 |
| Gerogery Public School | Gerogery | Public primary | 18.6 km | 942 | 13 |
| St Patrick's Primary School | Holbrook | Catholic primary | 25.5 km | 959 | 35 |
| Holbrook Public School | Holbrook | Public primary | 25.8 km | 1,003 | 121 |
| Walbundrie Public School | Walbundrie | Public primary | 28.3 km | 973 | 19 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Blair Public School | Guyra | Public primary · K-6 | 32 | 969 |
| Burren Junction Public School | Burren Junction | Public primary · K-6 | 36 | 969 |
| Edgeworth Heights Public School | Edgeworth | Public primary · K-6 | 305 | 969 |
| Jindera Public School | Jindera | Public primary · K-6 | 164 | 969 |
| Laguna Public School | Laguna | Public primary · K-6 | 52 | 969 |
| Lansvale East Public School | Cabramatta | Public primary · K-6 | 117 | 969 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.