# Barraba Central School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Central/Community School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 161 (2025)
- **Address**: 29 Gotha Street, Barraba NSW 2347
- **Phone**: (02) 6782 1104
- **Website**: https://barraba-c.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: barraba-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49371
- **Established**: 1861-10-01

## About

Barraba Central School is a caring and inclusive educational institution that serves students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school aims to foster an environment that promotes high academic, sporting, and cultural achievements. It is dedicated to helping students develop confidence and self-esteem through success in a harmonious and challenging setting. 

## Facilities and Environment
The school is situated on a split site, which allows for a diverse range of teaching approaches as teachers operate across the two locations. The physical environment includes well-resourced and maintained buildings set on extensive grounds that feature numerous shade trees, providing a pleasant learning atmosphere. 

## Personalized Approach
Barraba Central School maintains a small-enough size to enable personalized teaching and learning, while also offering a breadth of curriculum options and resources. This allows for each student to be catered to individually, ensuring they find the best path for their educational journey. 

## Community and Support
The school prides itself on being a welcoming community that values diversity. It is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students by incorporating culturally inclusive events and ensuring that every child feels like a valued member of the school community. 

Through tailored learning support initiatives, Barraba Central School strives to meet the varying needs of its students, including those who may require additional assistance, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive. Barraba Central School embodies the spirit of growing the future, equipping its students with skills that extend beyond the classroom.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Motto: "We’re proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 161 |
| 2024 | 157 |
| 2023 | 161 |
| 2022 | 164 |
| 2021 | 162 |
| 2020 | 171 |
| 2019 | 173 |
| 2018 | 174 |
| 2017 | 174 |
| 2016 | 190 |
| 2015 | 180 |
| 2014 | 187 |
| 2013 | 174 |
| 2012 | 184 |
| 2011 | 197 |
| 2010 | 202 |
| 2009 | 209 |
| 2008 | 206 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49371-barraba-central-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.