# Arranounbai School

Arranounbai School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Frenchs Forest, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 34 (2025)
- **Address**: 5 Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
- **Phone**: (02) 9452 3168
- **Website**: https://arranoun-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: arranoun-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56156
- **Established**: 1973-01-01

## About

Arranounbai School is located at 5 Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest, NSW, and serves students with physical disabilities and medical conditions in a nurturing and safe environment. The school caters specifically to students from Kindergarten through Year 12, currently accommodating approximately 28 to 40 students. Notably, it hosts an Autism Intervention class for children in the K to 2 age range.

## Educational Approach
Arranounbai School's primary goal is to enhance student learning across academic, physical, and social domains. This is achieved through personalised, curriculum-based programs that are designed to maximise each student's opportunity for success. The school offers alternative methods of study, including Distance Education for students aiming to complete their School Certificate and Higher School Certificate, alongside the Life Skills Curriculum which supports independent living skills.

## Community and Inclusion
In addition to its core educational programs, Arranounbai is an integral part of the Forest Learning Community, participating in various inclusive initiatives that benefit both primary and secondary students. The school is committed to maintaining strong connections between family, school, and the community, fostering a sense of belonging for all students.

Additionally, Arranounbai runs an inclusive Early Learning Program for children aged 3 to 4 years old, integrating mainstream and special needs students to create an enriching learning environment. The dedicated staff work closely with families and specialists to ensure that all students receive tailored support, promoting their overall development and well-being.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Every student is known, valued and cared for."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2008 | 22 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56156-arranounbai-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.