Ben Venue Public School
Where great things are always happening.
About the school
Ben Venue Public School is a modern, well-presented primary school located in the north of Armidale. With new classrooms, a library, a multi-purpose hall, large shade shelters, sporting facilities, and advanced technology resources, the school provides an excellent environment for learning. It has a strong history of high academic achievement, fostering a love of learning in students across academic, social, sporting, cultural, and welfare programs. The school encourages all students to strive for personal excellence, supported by a balance of experienced teachers and new staff.
Collaboration between teachers and parents is a cornerstone of the school, which facilitates participation in numerous activities and excursions. School uniforms are required for all students, many of whom represent Ben Venue at District, Regional, and National levels. The school has received recognition in wider educational circles for its achievements in music, arts, and sports. Furthermore, environmental awareness is a priority, with various ongoing initiatives in place.
Ben Venue Public School boasts an active Parents and Citizens Association that financially supports many programs and individuals each year, enhancing the overall educational experience for students. The school is dedicated to maintaining high expectations for student learning, behaviour, and citizenship, promoting a calm and productive learning environment. This commitment to excellence and inclusion makes Ben Venue Public School a notable choice for families in Armidale.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Ben Venue Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Sandon Public School 1.9 km
- B Armidale City Public School 2.1 km
- C Newling Public School 2.2 km
- D Drummond Memorial Public School 2.5 km
- E Armidale Secondary College 3.0 km
- F Martins Gully Public School 4.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 509 (240 girls, 269 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 509
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1008 (percentile 50)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 25% / 27% / 26% / 21%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 74
- Indigenous students
- 16%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 19%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 28.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 70 |
| Year 1 | 68 |
| Year 2 | 69 |
| Year 3 | 76 |
| Year 4 | 67 |
| Year 5 | 80 |
| Year 6 | 79 |
| Total | 509 |
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 | 509 | 240 | 269 | - | 1008 | 28.4 |
| 2024 | 523 | 241 | 282 | 89.1 | 1005 | 30.3 |
| 2023 | 523 | 264 | 259 | 90.7 | 1009 | 29 |
| 2022 | 523 | 261 | 262 | 88.9 | 1006 | 30.1 |
| 2021 | 515 | 265 | 250 | 91.8 | 1001 | 29.7 |
| 2020 | 567 | 289 | 278 | - | 1001 | 31.7 |
| 2019 | 563 | 296 | 267 | 94.2 | 1000 | 31.7 |
| 2018 | 581 | 297 | 284 | 93.3 | 997 | 31.8 |
| 2017 | 547 | 280 | 267 | 94.3 | 1009 | 28.8 |
| 2016 | 565 | 290 | 275 | 94.8 | 1027 | 29.8 |
| 2015 | 607 | 321 | 286 | 94.9 | 1022 | 31.4 |
| 2014 | 614 | 311 | 303 | 95.3 | 1021 | 33.6 |
| 2013 | 608 | 321 | 287 | 95.5 | 1028 | 32.4 |
| 2012 | 592 | 301 | 291 | 95.5 | 1021 | 31 |
| 2011 | 557 | 281 | 276 | 94.8 | 1018 | 29.4 |
| 2010 | 543 | 273 | 270 | - | 1018 | 29.5 |
| 2009 | 553 | 277 | 276 | - | 1036 | 29.6 |
| 2008 | 586 | 285 | 301 | - | 1036 | 30.6 |
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.