Binalong Public School

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Towards a Higher Place

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About the school

Binalong Public School is situated on Ngunnawal country, an hour north-west of Canberra. Established in 1861, the school has a proud history of delivering quality education, with notable alumni such as AB 'Banjo' Paterson. The name "Binalong" translates to "Towards a Higher Place" in the Ngunnawal language, which is also the school's motto.

Set on approximately 2.5 hectares, the school boasts an attractive environment surrounded by native trees and shrubs. It features extensive green areas including large playing fields, playground equipment, and outdoor learning spaces equipped with WiFi technology. Binalong Public School primarily serves students from the Binalong town and nearby areas, fostering a strong community focus.

The school is designed to create inclusive and harmonious relationships among students, staff, and the community. With small multi-stage classes, Binalong Public School promotes individualised learning experiences, ensuring that each child is supported in their educational journey. The curriculum emphasizes literacy and numeracy development through systematic teaching practices and a strong foundation in essential mathematical concepts.

Binalong Public School has also formed a Professional Learning Community in collaboration with Bowning Public School and Wee Jasper Public School, enhancing educational experiences for both students and staff. In addition to its academic focus, the school prioritises student wellbeing and provides an Out of School Hours Care program, catering to the needs of families in the community.

Through partnerships with local preschools and high schools, Binalong Public School ensures smooth transitions for its students, supporting their educational pathways across different stages of learning.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Binalong Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
38 (17 girls, 21 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
38
ICSEA What does this mean?
1005 (percentile 49)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
24% / 37% / 34% / 6%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
2.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
1

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 5
Year 1 3
Year 2 7
Year 3 3
Year 4 11
Year 5 5
Year 6 4
Total 38

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 38 17 21 - 1005 2.8
2024 34 15 19 91.3 998 2.8
2023 38 14 24 92.4 995 2.8
2022 40 14 26 86.9 1043 2.8
2021 36 13 23 90.9 1005 2.6
2020 34 17 17 - 982 2.6
2019 36 19 17 92.7 972 2.6
2018 32 16 16 92.2 976 2.6
2017 27 15 12 92.8 983 2.6
2016 30 14 16 92 954 2.5
2015 23 11 12 92.5 976 2
2014 31 18 13 92.1 969 2.5
2013 32 17 15 90.6 992 2.5
2012 31 16 15 91.1 968 2.3
2011 25 15 10 91 959 2.3
2010 28 16 12 - 957 2.3
2009 32 16 16 - 949 2.3
2008 27 16 11 - 949 2.4

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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