This is definitely not the case for Corinella Public School.

The school may have only a small number of children enrolled, 10 to be exact, but they are supported by a large network of local families and businesses who help keep the school going.

After recently celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011, the close-knit Corinella community has shown just what it takes to keep the school going.

"It is community spirit and support that allows us to go on," principal Beverley Cartwright said.

New buildings and equipment have all complemented the school which is surrounded only by paddocks.

Devoted staff have only increased the quality of their students' learning by introducing science, HSIE, PD/H/PE classes and video conferencing technology as well as maintaining their art classes which are the pride and joy of students and teachers too.

Being in such a remote location, about 60km west of Forbes, the school is hoping to promote itself in every way through its Corinella Dreaming Program which proudly boasts success in learning through the many hands-on activities being offered.

"It (Corinella Dreaming) began as a gardening activity here in 2010 which grew and grew to have a field plot and do some investigating and invite people with expertise over to talk with us about soil and land care and geology," Ms Cartwright said.

Students in 2011 presented studies about frogs at the Kids Teaching Kids River Conference in Adelaide proving isolation is no barrier.

With eight boys and two girls in attendance, the school has incorporated many hands-on lessons to meet the high-energy levels of the students who range from kindergarten to year six.

"the idea for me to start with was to invite people to be a part of us to enrich the program with their knowledge and stimulate us and especially the boys because they are all outdoors kids," she said.

"Staff have found the networking with people in different fields of work extremely interesting and motivating for them too in the isolated environment."

The school welcomes any new students and support from the community as it continues to provide its educational services to the area for, what they hope, are many years to come.