# Baradine Central School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Central/Community School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 101 (2025)
- **Address**: 42 Narren St, Baradine NSW 2396
- **Phone**: (02) 6843 1805
- **Website**: https://baradine-c.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: baradine-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46402
- **Established**: 1876-01-01

## About

Baradine Central School is a small, inclusive K-12 school located in a rural setting, deeply connected to its local community. With approximately 100 students enrolled, 40% in primary and 60% in secondary, the school is notably diverse, with over half of its students identifying as Aboriginal. The school's dedicated staff and supportive P&C work collaboratively to ensure a comprehensive educational experience that emphasises respect, quality, participation, and safety.

## Educational Opportunities
The school offers a variety of educational programs designed to foster lifelong learning, guided by the motto 'We do not learn for school but for life'. Baradine Central School integrates technology within its curriculum and is committed to facilitating the growth and well-being of all students. Programs like Early Action for Success and Positive Behaviour for Learning are pivotal in supporting the individual needs of learners.

## Community Support
Community involvement is vital to the school's success. Strong relationships between staff, families, and the community help enhance learning outcomes and ensure that every student feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day. The school also provides tailored learning supports, ensuring that each child's unique needs are adequately addressed.

## Continuous Improvement
Baradine Central School is dedicated to a path of continuous improvement, adhering to frameworks such as the School Excellence Framework and the Wellbeing Framework. This commitment reflects the school's proactive approach to fostering a nurturing environment conducive to both academic success and personal development.

## Mission

Baradine Central School is committed to providing a quality education where all students are known, valued and cared for and encouraged to aim high. We strive to provide an inclusive, responsive and challenging curriculum which supports our students to develop their knowledge and skills as lifelong learners.

Motto: "Non scholae sed vitae"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 101 |
| 2024 | 111 |
| 2023 | 117 |
| 2022 | 119 |
| 2021 | 126 |
| 2020 | 126 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2018 | 107 |
| 2017 | 109 |
| 2016 | 109 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2014 | 114 |
| 2013 | 117 |
| 2012 | 120 |
| 2011 | 105 |
| 2010 | 101 |
| 2009 | 105 |
| 2008 | 117 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46402-baradine-central-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.