About the school
Bingara Central School is a comprehensive public school located on the banks of the Gwydir River, 150 kilometres north of Tamworth in the New England Region. Catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 12, the school embraces a diverse curriculum designed to meet the varying educational needs of its students. Through innovative organisational structures, including vertical curriculum delivery and supervised Distance Education, Bingara Central School ensures that learners receive quality education tailored to their individual strengths.
Commitment to Quality Teaching
The staff at Bingara Central School are dedicated to fostering a strong learning culture, prioritising high-quality teaching practices and ongoing professional development. With a focus on improving student learning outcomes, the school employs strategic approaches that promote critical and creative thinking, resilience, and emotional wellbeing—central components of its educational philosophy.
Community and Parental Engagement
Recognising the importance of community involvement, Bingara Central School forms productive partnerships with parents and local stakeholders. This collaborative spirit extends to its wellbeing initiatives, PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) programs, and Middle School STEM initiatives, creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive.
Students at Bingara Central are encouraged to explore a wide range of subjects and opportunities, helping them to cultivate a love for learning. The school values each student as an individual and is proud of its commitment to fostering academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. As a vital part of the Bingara community, the school provides a nurturing environment where diversity is celebrated, and every child's journey is met with support and encouragement.
Mission
At Bingara Central School, we foster BCS GRIT—reflective, self-motivated, engaged, resilient and creative learners, by supporting every child through individualised learning tailored to their strengths and needs.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bingara Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Delungra Public School 35.0 km
- B Warialda High School 35.5 km
- C Warialda Public School 36.1 km
- D Gravesend Public School 38.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 175 (86 girls, 89 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 175
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 916 (percentile 14)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 51% / 33% / 13% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 124
- Indigenous students
- 22%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 11 |
| Year 1 | 22 |
| Year 2 | 17 |
| Year 3 | 18 |
| Year 4 | 11 |
| Year 5 | 20 |
| Year 6 | 16 |
| Year 7 | 12 |
| Year 8 | 10 |
| Year 9 | 12 |
| Year 10 | 9 |
| Year 11 | 14 |
| Year 12 | 3 |
| Total | 175 |
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 | 175 | 86 | 89 | - | 916 | 18.4 |
| 2024 | 160 | 77 | 83 | 87.6 | 931 | 20.4 |
| 2023 | 177 | 89 | 88 | 86.4 | 931 | 20.4 |
| 2022 | 180 | 96 | 84 | 86.7 | 934 | 20.5 |
| 2021 | 190 | 101 | 89 | 88.1 | 944 | 18.1 |
| 2020 | 172 | 89 | 83 | - | 947 | 18 |
| 2019 | 170 | 98 | 72 | 91 | 932 | 18 |
| 2018 | 183 | 106 | 77 | 89.1 | 917 | 16.2 |
| 2017 | 189 | 106 | 83 | 90.6 | 910 | 16.7 |
| 2016 | 198 | 112 | 86 | 89.9 | 927 | 18.9 |
| 2015 | 199 | 111 | 88 | 89.3 | 912 | 18.1 |
| 2014 | 193 | 102 | 91 | 91 | 930 | 17.8 |
| 2013 | 203 | 109 | 94 | 90.4 | 936 | 19.1 |
| 2012 | 205 | 101 | 104 | 91.3 | 957 | 20.4 |
| 2011 | 225 | 108 | 117 | 90.2 | 957 | 21.4 |
| 2010 | 210 | 100 | 110 | - | 960 | 20.9 |
| 2009 | 229 | 114 | 115 | - | 987 | 21 |
| 2008 | 212 | 104 | 108 | - | 987 | 20.5 |
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.