# Ben Venue Public School

Ben Venue Public School is a NSW government primary school in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 509 (2025)
- **Address**: Erskine St, Armidale NSW 2350
- **Phone**: (02) 6772 4263
- **Website**: https://benvenue-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: benvenue-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49374
- **Established**: 1900-04-01

## About

Ben Venue Public School is a modern, well-presented primary school located in the north of Armidale. With new classrooms, a library, a multi-purpose hall, large shade shelters, sporting facilities, and advanced technology resources, the school provides an excellent environment for learning. It has a strong history of high academic achievement, fostering a love of learning in students across academic, social, sporting, cultural, and welfare programs. The school encourages all students to strive for personal excellence, supported by a balance of experienced teachers and new staff. 

Collaboration between teachers and parents is a cornerstone of the school, which facilitates participation in numerous activities and excursions. School uniforms are required for all students, many of whom represent Ben Venue at District, Regional, and National levels. The school has received recognition in wider educational circles for its achievements in music, arts, and sports. Furthermore, environmental awareness is a priority, with various ongoing initiatives in place. 

Ben Venue Public School boasts an active Parents and Citizens Association that financially supports many programs and individuals each year, enhancing the overall educational experience for students. The school is dedicated to maintaining high expectations for student learning, behaviour, and citizenship, promoting a calm and productive learning environment. This commitment to excellence and inclusion makes Ben Venue Public School a notable choice for families in Armidale.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Where great things are always happening."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 509 |
| 2024 | 523 |
| 2023 | 523 |
| 2022 | 523 |
| 2021 | 515 |
| 2020 | 567 |
| 2019 | 563 |
| 2018 | 581 |
| 2017 | 547 |
| 2016 | 565 |
| 2015 | 607 |
| 2014 | 614 |
| 2013 | 608 |
| 2012 | 592 |
| 2011 | 557 |
| 2010 | 543 |
| 2009 | 553 |
| 2008 | 586 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49374-ben-venue-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.