Arranounbai School
Every student is known, valued and cared for.
Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
Arranounbai School is located at 5 Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest, NSW, and serves students with physical disabilities and medical conditions in a nurturing and safe environment. The school caters specifically to students from Kindergarten through Year 12, currently accommodating approximately 28 to 40 students. Notably, it hosts an Autism Intervention class for children in the K to 2 age range.
Educational Approach
Arranounbai School's primary goal is to enhance student learning across academic, physical, and social domains. This is achieved through personalised, curriculum-based programs that are designed to maximise each student's opportunity for success. The school offers alternative methods of study, including Distance Education for students aiming to complete their School Certificate and Higher School Certificate, alongside the Life Skills Curriculum which supports independent living skills.
Community and Inclusion
In addition to its core educational programs, Arranounbai is an integral part of the Forest Learning Community, participating in various inclusive initiatives that benefit both primary and secondary students. The school is committed to maintaining strong connections between family, school, and the community, fostering a sense of belonging for all students.
Additionally, Arranounbai runs an inclusive Early Learning Program for children aged 3 to 4 years old, integrating mainstream and special needs students to create an enriching learning environment. The dedicated staff work closely with families and specialists to ensure that all students receive tailored support, promoting their overall development and well-being.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Arranounbai School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A The Forest High School 293 m
- B Allambie Heights Public School 1.3 km
- C Frenchs Forest Public School 1.6 km
- D Beacon Hill Public School 1.9 km
- E The Beach School 2.6 km
- F Forestville Public School 2.7 km
- G Brookvale Public School 2.8 km
- H Killarney Heights High School 2.9 km
- I Wakehurst Public School 3.0 km
- J Balgowlah North Public School 3.0 km
- K Killarney Heights Public School 3.1 km
- L Narraweena Public School 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 34 (13 girls, 21 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 34
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1073 (percentile 76)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 18% / 25% / 26% / 31%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 52
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 57%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Primary ungraded | 16 |
| Secondary ungraded | 18 |
| Total | 34 |
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 | 34 | 13 | 21 | - | 1073 | 14.3 |
| 2024 | 34 | 11 | 23 | 86.6 | 1049 | 14.7 |
| 2023 | 36 | 15 | 21 | 87.6 | 1079 | 14.8 |
| 2022 | 36 | 14 | 22 | 84.6 | 1042 | 14.7 |
| 2021 | 40 | 14 | 26 | 84.5 | 1047 | 14.7 |
| 2020 | 40 | 15 | 25 | - | 1056 | 14.7 |
| 2019 | 38 | 12 | 26 | - | 1051 | 14.6 |
| 2018 | 40 | 11 | 29 | - | 1041 | 14.7 |
| 2017 | 49 | 13 | 36 | - | - | 14.6 |
| 2016 | 53 | 14 | 39 | - | - | 12.5 |
| 2015 | 45 | 13 | 32 | - | - | 11.4 |
| 2014 | 45 | 16 | 29 | - | - | 11.4 |
| 2013 | 37 | 11 | 26 | - | - | 12.5 |
| 2012 | 28 | 10 | 18 | - | - | 10.5 |
| 2011 | 31 | 14 | 17 | - | - | 10.5 |
| 2010 | 28 | 10 | 18 | - | - | 9.3 |
| 2009 | 25 | 6 | 19 | - | 1112 | 9.3 |
| 2008 | 22 | 2 | 20 | - | 1112 | 9.3 |
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.