About the school
Baradine Central School is a small, inclusive K-12 school located in a rural setting, deeply connected to its local community. With approximately 100 students enrolled, 40% in primary and 60% in secondary, the school is notably diverse, with over half of its students identifying as Aboriginal. The school's dedicated staff and supportive P&C work collaboratively to ensure a comprehensive educational experience that emphasises respect, quality, participation, and safety.
Educational Opportunities
The school offers a variety of educational programs designed to foster lifelong learning, guided by the motto 'We do not learn for school but for life'. Baradine Central School integrates technology within its curriculum and is committed to facilitating the growth and well-being of all students. Programs like Early Action for Success and Positive Behaviour for Learning are pivotal in supporting the individual needs of learners.
Community Support
Community involvement is vital to the school's success. Strong relationships between staff, families, and the community help enhance learning outcomes and ensure that every student feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day. The school also provides tailored learning supports, ensuring that each child's unique needs are adequately addressed.
Continuous Improvement
Baradine Central School is dedicated to a path of continuous improvement, adhering to frameworks such as the School Excellence Framework and the Wellbeing Framework. This commitment reflects the school's proactive approach to fostering a nurturing environment conducive to both academic success and personal development.
Mission
Baradine Central School is committed to providing a quality education where all students are known, valued and cared for and encouraged to aim high. We strive to provide an inclusive, responsive and challenging curriculum which supports our students to develop their knowledge and skills as lifelong learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- Baradine Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Warrumbungle National Park Environmental Education Centre 34.8 km
- B Gwabegar Public School 38.8 km
- C Coonabarabran Public School 41.8 km
- D Coonabarabran High School 42.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 101 (51 girls, 50 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 101
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 785 (percentile 2)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 81% / 13% / 4% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 170
- Indigenous students
- 50%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 |
| Year 1 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 |
| Year 4 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 |
| Year 6 | 4 |
| Year 7 | 9 |
| Year 8 | 17 |
| Year 9 | 10 |
| Year 10 | 16 |
| Year 11 | 6 |
| Year 12 | 4 |
| Total | 101 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101 | 51 | 50 | - | 785 | 12.8 |
| 2024 | 111 | 57 | 54 | 75.9 | 774 | 13.6 |
| 2023 | 117 | 63 | 54 | 79.9 | 776 | 16.5 |
| 2022 | 119 | 64 | 55 | 76.8 | 797 | 16.1 |
| 2021 | 126 | 72 | 54 | 85.6 | 797 | 15.5 |
| 2020 | 126 | 68 | 58 | - | 793 | 14.5 |
| 2019 | 120 | 64 | 56 | 87.8 | 783 | 13.7 |
| 2018 | 107 | 47 | 60 | 87.9 | 780 | 11.7 |
| 2017 | 109 | 48 | 61 | 90.3 | 789 | 12.4 |
| 2016 | 109 | 53 | 56 | 90.2 | 793 | 11.7 |
| 2015 | 89 | 44 | 45 | 88.2 | 787 | 10.9 |
| 2014 | 114 | 58 | 56 | 91.5 | 781 | 12.5 |
| 2013 | 117 | 58 | 59 | 91.6 | 779 | 11.9 |
| 2012 | 120 | 58 | 62 | 91.7 | 806 | 12.9 |
| 2011 | 105 | 46 | 59 | 89.6 | 810 | 12 |
| 2010 | 101 | 43 | 58 | - | 810 | 12.6 |
| 2009 | 105 | 46 | 59 | - | 930 | 13.1 |
| 2008 | 117 | 54 | 63 | - | 930 | 13.8 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.