# Buninyong Public School

Buninyong Public School is a NSW government primary school in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 436 (2025)
- **Address**: Myall St, Dubbo NSW 2830
- **Phone**: (02) 6884 9806
- **Website**: https://buninyong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: buninyong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 55824
- **Established**: 1996-01-29

## About

Buninyong Public School is located in East Dubbo and caters to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school promotes a stimulating and professional learning environment where teachers hold high expectations for both achievement and behaviour. They prioritise continuous improvement in teaching practices through regular, targeted professional development. Individualised support is provided in every classroom and recreational area, bolstered by additional support staff working alongside a dedicated teaching team. 

The school integrates technology to enhance 21st Century learning principles across all classrooms, and fosters strong community partnerships, particularly through the Schools as Community Centre initiative. Additionally, Buninyong features a Special Education Unit that facilitates regular integration within mainstream classrooms and playground activities. 

Central to the school's ethos is the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program, which upholds the values of being Safe, Respectful, Learners. This is consistently reinforced within the classroom setting, on the sporting field, and during transitions in the playground. The curriculum also benefits from a strong multicultural perspective, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds feel recognised and included. Furthermore, the school actively seeks and values parental involvement through various forums, making it a collaborative community focused on student growth and success.

## Mission

Buninyong Public School invites a community atmosphere through well-resourced surrounds and positive learning environments. Student enrichment and success is prioritised, as we maximise every opportunity for student growth through our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences.

Motto: "Building a community of safe, respectful learners"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 436 |
| 2024 | 440 |
| 2023 | 432 |
| 2022 | 418 |
| 2021 | 395 |
| 2020 | 388 |
| 2019 | 384 |
| 2018 | 344 |
| 2017 | 327 |
| 2016 | 309 |
| 2015 | 294 |
| 2014 | 287 |
| 2013 | 268 |
| 2012 | 270 |
| 2011 | 222 |
| 2010 | 209 |
| 2009 | 213 |
| 2008 | 240 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/55824-buninyong-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.