Bingara Central School

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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

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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%
Indigenous students
22%
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.

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