# Bingara Central School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Central/Community School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 175 (2025)
- **Address**: Finch St, Bingara NSW 2404
- **Phone**: (02) 6724 1606
- **Website**: https://bingara-c.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: bingara-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49506
- **Established**: 1862-01-01

## About

Bingara Central School is a comprehensive public school located on the banks of the Gwydir River, 150 kilometres north of Tamworth in the New England Region. Catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 12, the school embraces a diverse curriculum designed to meet the varying educational needs of its students. Through innovative organisational structures, including vertical curriculum delivery and supervised Distance Education, Bingara Central School ensures that learners receive quality education tailored to their individual strengths.

## Commitment to Quality Teaching
The staff at Bingara Central School are dedicated to fostering a strong learning culture, prioritising high-quality teaching practices and ongoing professional development. With a focus on improving student learning outcomes, the school employs strategic approaches that promote critical and creative thinking, resilience, and emotional wellbeing—central components of its educational philosophy.

## Community and Parental Engagement
Recognising the importance of community involvement, Bingara Central School forms productive partnerships with parents and local stakeholders. This collaborative spirit extends to its wellbeing initiatives, PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) programs, and Middle School STEM initiatives, creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Students at Bingara Central are encouraged to explore a wide range of subjects and opportunities, helping them to cultivate a love for learning. The school values each student as an individual and is proud of its commitment to fostering academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. As a vital part of the Bingara community, the school provides a nurturing environment where diversity is celebrated, and every child's journey is met with support and encouragement.

## Mission

At Bingara Central School, we foster BCS GRIT—reflective, self-motivated, engaged, resilient and creative learners, by supporting every child through individualised learning tailored to their strengths and needs.

Motto: "Strive to Succeed"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 175 |
| 2024 | 160 |
| 2023 | 177 |
| 2022 | 180 |
| 2021 | 190 |
| 2020 | 172 |
| 2019 | 170 |
| 2018 | 183 |
| 2017 | 189 |
| 2016 | 198 |
| 2015 | 199 |
| 2014 | 193 |
| 2013 | 203 |
| 2012 | 205 |
| 2011 | 225 |
| 2010 | 210 |
| 2009 | 229 |
| 2008 | 212 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49506-bingara-central-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.