# Balranald Central School

Balranald Central School is a NSW government central/community school in Balranald, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Central/Community School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 179 (2025)
- **Address**: We St, Balranald NSW 2715
- **Phone**: (03) 5020 2222
- **Website**: https://balranald-c.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: balranald-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46377
- **Established**: 1865-09-01

## About

Balranald Central School provides education for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and has proudly served the Balranald community since 1865. The school's vision is centred on empowering students to make informed decisions about their future through a range of educational programs designed to promote excellence and to address disadvantages stemming from isolation. With core values focused on motivated learners, the school encourages individuals to achieve their full potential while being tolerant of differences. Balranald Central School aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are independent, self-reliant, and organised.

## Educational Programs
The school offers a broad, quality curriculum placing a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and technology. By striving for continual improvement in learning outcomes, Balranald Central School focuses on nurturing students who are communicative, critical thinkers, and socially and environmentally aware. Additionally, students are encouraged to embrace opportunities that enhance their academic and personal growth.

## Community Involvement
The positive learning atmosphere at Balranald Central School is further strengthened by strong partnerships with families and the wider community. Support for families and tailored learning plans are designed to help each student learn in ways that suit their individual needs, ensuring everyone feels valued and included. With a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment, the school embraces diversity and prioritises wellbeing alongside academic achievement.

## Mission

Balranald Central School embraces learning across a K-12 setting. We provide students with a safe and supportive environment that closes equity gaps and is underpinned by our school values of respect, care, responsibility and personal best.

Motto: "Responsibility, Care, Respect & Personal Best"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 179 |
| 2024 | 197 |
| 2023 | 185 |
| 2022 | 175 |
| 2021 | 158 |
| 2020 | 154 |
| 2019 | 148 |
| 2018 | 147 |
| 2017 | 158 |
| 2016 | 152 |
| 2015 | 154 |
| 2014 | 140 |
| 2013 | 147 |
| 2012 | 138 |
| 2011 | 150 |
| 2010 | 148 |
| 2009 | 165 |
| 2008 | 177 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46377-balranald-central-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.