Wilcannia Central School
Wilcannia, NSW, 2836
School profile
ACARA
School type
Co-educational
Year range
P-12
School staff (FTE)
23.4
15.5 teaching · 7.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
4.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
65
Indigenous students
89%
Language other than English
63%
Girls vs boys
35 girls · 30 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
About
Wilcannia Central School is a comprehensive, co-educational Central School serving students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in Wilcannia, NSW. As a K–12 school, it provides a continuous educational pathway through every stage of schooling within a single community setting. The school's motto, "River of knowledge and learning ~ Ngurtaana Paakna~na," captures its dual identity — one that honours the local language and the significance of the Darling River to the Wilcannia community. This bilingual motto reflects a commitment to cultural connection as a foundation for learning. Specialist support is available across a range of student needs, including programs for high potential and gifted learners, English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) support, and Student Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) working alongside classroom teachers. These offerings allow the school to cater to a diverse range of learners within the one campus. The school's current strategic priorities centre on Reading, Numeracy, Attendance, Wellbeing, and HSC results — areas that reflect a focused, evidence-informed approach to improving outcomes across the full school community, from the early years through to senior secondary.
Generated from school website
Pay and agreement
Graduate
$90,177
Starting salary
Top of scale
$137,861
Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher
Super
12.0%
Employer contribution
Under the Crown Employees (Teachers) Award 2024. Full-time equivalent, before allowances.
Work out your pay stepWhat you need to teach here
Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.
Location
Remoteness
Very remote