# Halinda School

Halinda School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Whalan, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 114 (2025)
- **Address**: Mimika Ave, Whalan NSW 2770
- **Phone**: (02) 9675 7262
- **Website**: https://halinda-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: halinda-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46413
- **Established**: 1974-01-01

## About

Halinda School provides a dedicated educational setting for students with intellectual and physical disabilities, including those with secondary disabilities such as hearing or visual impairment, conduct disorder, and autism. The school is committed to creating an empowering environment that enables students to reach their full potential. To achieve this, Halinda implements individual education programs developed in collaboration with teachers, therapists, and parents, with a focus on listening and communication alongside explicit social skills teaching. 

The curriculum at Halinda is developed through a Connected Outcomes approach, integrating key learning areas as outlined by the NSW Board of Studies syllabi. The school fosters strong integration partnerships with local primary and high schools, emphasising community integration as students progress through their final years. 

Halinda School prides itself on being inclusive and providing a safe, nurturing environment conducive to learning. Its core values include enjoyment of learning, care and respect for self and others, and a commitment to aiming for high standards. The school's learning support teams work collaboratively with families to ensure the best learning experiences for each student, aiming to assist all students in growing and succeeding academically and socially. 

In addition, the school is equipped to provide comprehensive education tailored to medium to high support needs, with a strong focus on ensuring that every student feels valued and included from their very first day. Halinda School is dedicated to facilitating a successful transition for students into valued community life after their educational journey.

## Mission

We believe all students can learn. Our mission at Halinda is to provide a nurturing environment where children feel safe and secure. One that empowers and skills students to reach their maximum potential.

Motto: "Ever Forward"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 114 |
| 2024 | 114 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2022 | 113 |
| 2021 | 114 |
| 2020 | 113 |
| 2019 | 112 |
| 2018 | 112 |
| 2017 | 114 |
| 2016 | 113 |
| 2015 | 114 |
| 2014 | 117 |
| 2013 | 120 |
| 2012 | 119 |
| 2011 | 119 |
| 2010 | 121 |
| 2009 | 106 |
| 2008 | 106 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46413-halinda-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.