Barham Public School
Building relationships that inspire learning.
About the school
Barham Public School, located on the banks of the Murray River, has been providing a caring, supportive, and challenging learning environment for over 108 years. The school community is dedicated to fostering participation in various educational and extracurricular activities, including cultural, sporting, and social events, to help students realise their full potential. A strong emphasis is placed on literacy, numeracy, and technology, utilizing diverse resources that engage not only students but also their parents. Barham Public School is equipped with modern facilities, including networked computer rooms, interactive whiteboards, and the latest technology to enhance learning experiences.
Students at Barham Public School actively participate in various activities, including maths, writing, and science competitions, alongside sports, choir, dance, digital video editing, debating, and public speaking. The school proudly offers a creative learning environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, focusing on building relationships that inspire learning. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school supports every student’s growth while promoting connections to the community.
The teachers and learning support teams collaborate with families to develop individual learning plans that cater to each child's unique learning style. This inclusive approach allows Barham Public School to meet the diverse needs of its students and help them succeed both academically and socially.
Mission
Building relationships to inspire learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Barham Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Barham High School 570 m
- B Wakool Burraboi Public School 29.9 km
- C Bunnaloo Public School 46.0 km
- D Moulamein Public School 60.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 162 (85 girls, 77 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 162
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 982 (percentile 38)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 37% / 34% / 22% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 94
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 14 |
| Year 1 | 22 |
| Year 2 | 35 |
| Year 3 | 21 |
| Year 4 | 16 |
| Year 5 | 26 |
| Year 6 | 28 |
| Total | 162 |
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 | 162 | 85 | 77 | - | 982 | 10.8 |
| 2024 | 157 | 77 | 80 | 90.7 | 968 | 10.8 |
| 2023 | 158 | 78 | 80 | 90.9 | 977 | 10.7 |
| 2022 | 136 | 69 | 67 | 90.1 | 970 | 9.5 |
| 2021 | 118 | 56 | 62 | 94 | 983 | 8.9 |
| 2020 | 130 | 64 | 66 | - | 989 | 8.9 |
| 2019 | 122 | 62 | 60 | 91.8 | 984 | 8.9 |
| 2018 | 132 | 60 | 72 | 94.1 | 980 | 8.9 |
| 2017 | 147 | 66 | 81 | 94.3 | 991 | 8.8 |
| 2016 | 147 | 65 | 82 | 93 | 992 | 8.9 |
| 2015 | 135 | 57 | 78 | 93.5 | 992 | 7.6 |
| 2014 | 147 | 69 | 78 | 94.2 | 1009 | 9.3 |
| 2013 | 145 | 66 | 79 | 95.1 | 1008 | 9.1 |
| 2012 | 165 | 78 | 87 | 94.7 | 1008 | 10 |
| 2011 | 176 | 90 | 86 | 94.3 | 1003 | 10.7 |
| 2010 | 178 | 93 | 85 | - | 1007 | 9.8 |
| 2009 | 169 | 90 | 79 | - | 1023 | 9.9 |
| 2008 | 171 | 99 | 72 | - | 1023 | 10.2 |
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.