Buninyong Public School
Building a community of safe, respectful learners
About the school
Buninyong Public School is located in East Dubbo and caters to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school promotes a stimulating and professional learning environment where teachers hold high expectations for both achievement and behaviour. They prioritise continuous improvement in teaching practices through regular, targeted professional development. Individualised support is provided in every classroom and recreational area, bolstered by additional support staff working alongside a dedicated teaching team.
The school integrates technology to enhance 21st Century learning principles across all classrooms, and fosters strong community partnerships, particularly through the Schools as Community Centre initiative. Additionally, Buninyong features a Special Education Unit that facilitates regular integration within mainstream classrooms and playground activities.
Central to the school's ethos is the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program, which upholds the values of being Safe, Respectful, Learners. This is consistently reinforced within the classroom setting, on the sporting field, and during transitions in the playground. The curriculum also benefits from a strong multicultural perspective, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds feel recognised and included. Furthermore, the school actively seeks and values parental involvement through various forums, making it a collaborative community focused on student growth and success.
Mission
Buninyong Public School invites a community atmosphere through well-resourced surrounds and positive learning environments. Student enrichment and success is prioritised, as we maximise every opportunity for student growth through our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
Location & Catchment Area
- Buninyong Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Dubbo School of Distance Education 48 m
- B Dubbo College Senior Campus 1.4 km
- C Orana Heights Public School 1.5 km
- D Dubbo North Public School 2.2 km
- E Mian School 3.2 km
- F Dubbo Public School 3.3 km
- G Dubbo South Public School 3.6 km
- H Dubbo College South Campus 4.1 km
- I Dubbo West Public School 4.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 436 (211 girls, 225 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 436
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 787 (percentile 3)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 72% / 16% / 10% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 167
- Indigenous students
- 61%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 29.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 68 |
| Year 1 | 53 |
| Year 2 | 62 |
| Year 3 | 65 |
| Year 4 | 63 |
| Year 5 | 56 |
| Year 6 | 69 |
| Total | 436 |
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 | 436 | 211 | 225 | - | 787 | 29.2 |
| 2024 | 440 | 221 | 219 | 86 | 800 | 27.7 |
| 2023 | 432 | 227 | 205 | 85.6 | 797 | 30 |
| 2022 | 418 | 218 | 200 | 82.9 | 808 | 28.5 |
| 2021 | 395 | 197 | 198 | 86.8 | 800 | 25.5 |
| 2020 | 388 | 181 | 207 | - | 803 | 25.4 |
| 2019 | 384 | 177 | 207 | 89.5 | 794 | 25.3 |
| 2018 | 344 | 163 | 181 | 89.8 | 776 | 24.8 |
| 2017 | 327 | 160 | 167 | 89 | 761 | 23.1 |
| 2016 | 309 | 146 | 163 | 88.3 | 760 | 20.6 |
| 2015 | 294 | 137 | 157 | 87.4 | 757 | 20.6 |
| 2014 | 287 | 131 | 156 | 89.7 | 754 | 21.2 |
| 2013 | 268 | 128 | 140 | 89.7 | 762 | 19.1 |
| 2012 | 270 | 120 | 150 | 89.4 | 737 | 20.5 |
| 2011 | 222 | 99 | 123 | 89.1 | 737 | 18 |
| 2010 | 209 | 94 | 115 | - | 724 | 18 |
| 2009 | 213 | 100 | 113 | - | 756 | 18.3 |
| 2008 | 240 | 114 | 126 | - | 756 | 19.2 |
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.