The Diocese of Wagga Wagga made the decision last week to close St Columba's Primary School at the end of the school year bringing Catholic education in Berrigan to an end after more than 120 years.

In a statement the diocese director of schools for catholic education Elizabeth O'Carrigan said the steady decline in enrolments in recent years had "ultimately taken its toll".

There are only seven current students and the school had no kindergarten enrolments in 2020 or for 2021.

"Despite the school's valiant efforts to sustain and grow the learning environment in recent years, enrolments at St Columba's have continued to plummet," she said.

"We know this news will be distressing for the local community as St Columba's has been an integral part of Berrigan for over 100 years.

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"I wish to assure them that the decision to close the school was not taken lightly.

"And to express my gratitude to the many families, staff and religious who have made invaluable contributions to this school and its students for so many years."

Mrs O'Carrigan announced the permanent closure to the school's staff and families on Wednesday, which included a meeting to help support families move to a different school in 2021.

In a Facebook post, the primary school said it was with "a heavy heart" they were announcing their closure.

"We would like to acknowledge and thank all present and past students, families, staff for their dedicated support of our beautiful school community for over 100 years," the post said.

The diocese said the Catholic education office had heavily subsidised the school in recent years in an effort to revive the enrolments but with recent numbers, keeping the school open was "no longer sustainable".

Pastoral and financial support will be provided to help ensure a transition to a new school in 2021. The school is planning to hold a community celebration to help bring closure to the school.