Binnaway Central School
Respect, Responsibility, Communication.
About the school
Binnaway Central School is a small, inclusive educational institution that caters to students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school emphasises individual attention with small learning groups that help meet each student's unique needs. Binnaway Central School prioritises a safe and respectful atmosphere, characterised by strong values of care, compassion, cooperation, and commitment. This is evidenced by the school’s robust anti-bullying policy, a positive behaviour system, and an active Student Representative Council, which collectively create a nurturing community where older students support younger ones.
The school provides a wide range of sporting, cultural, and academic opportunities, encouraging students to broaden their horizons and develop valuable skills. A notable aspect of Binnaway Central School is its high graduation rate, with the majority of students completing their Higher School Certificate and pursuing further education or career opportunities immediately after. With a dedicated team of teachers and support staff, the school works closely with families to tailor learning experiences that empower students to grow. Binnaway Central School is dedicated to ensuring that all students feel valued and can succeed, paving the path for their future as active and informed citizens.
Mission
We support our students to learn, grow and succeed. Our students will be reflective learners with the ability to successfully navigate a complex, changing world as respectful, responsible, communicators.
Location & Catchment Area
- Binnaway Central School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Coonabarabran High School 31.2 km
- B Coonabarabran Public School 31.6 km
- C Mendooran Central School 38.0 km
- D Coolah Central School 44.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 44 (19 girls, 25 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 44
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 815 (percentile 3)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 79% / 16% / 4% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 179
- Indigenous students
- 36%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 |
| Year 1 | 2 |
| Year 2 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 3 |
| Year 4 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 8 |
| Year 6 | 4 |
| Year 7 | 4 |
| Year 8 | 3 |
| Year 9 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 3 |
| Year 11 | 3 |
| Year 12 | 3 |
| Total | 44 |
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 | 44 | 19 | 25 | - | 815 | 8.3 |
| 2024 | 43 | 20 | 23 | 83.5 | 821 | 9.1 |
| 2023 | 56 | 29 | 27 | 81.9 | 817 | 9.6 |
| 2022 | 58 | 24 | 34 | 84.7 | 821 | 9.3 |
| 2021 | 59 | 24 | 35 | 85.8 | 816 | 8.9 |
| 2020 | 54 | 26 | 28 | - | 816 | 8.8 |
| 2019 | 53 | 28 | 25 | 89.9 | 792 | 8.6 |
| 2018 | 53 | 28 | 25 | 91.9 | 846 | 8.2 |
| 2017 | 59 | 30 | 29 | 89.5 | 796 | 9.4 |
| 2016 | 67 | 31 | 36 | 85.4 | 830 | 9.4 |
| 2015 | 86 | 34 | 52 | 89.9 | 832 | 10.1 |
| 2014 | 92 | 36 | 56 | 92.1 | 891 | 10.2 |
| 2013 | 93 | 39 | 54 | 96.2 | 875 | 9.8 |
| 2012 | 97 | 43 | 54 | 90.3 | 873 | 10.9 |
| 2011 | 97 | 44 | 53 | 92.8 | 879 | 10 |
| 2010 | 121 | 61 | 60 | - | 876 | 11.1 |
| 2009 | 133 | 75 | 58 | - | 915 | 11.9 |
| 2008 | 128 | 74 | 54 | - | 915 | 12.2 |
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.