# Bullimbal School

Bullimbal School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in South Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 70 (2025)
- **Address**: 18-36 Degance Street, South Tamworth NSW 2340
- **Phone**: (02) 6762 8003
- **Website**: https://bullimbal-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: bullimbal-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56172
- **Established**: 1985-01-01

## About

At Bullimbal School, the staff are committed to making a significant difference in the lives of students with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities, including autism, physical disabilities, mental health issues, and sensory impairments. The school provides a rich and supportive learning environment designed to maximise each student's learning potential. With a focus on fostering independence, achievement, and excellence, Bullimbal School empowers its students to become confident and valued members of society.

## Supportive Learning Environment
Bullimbal School actively partners with families and carers, encouraging their meaningful involvement in their children's education and promoting a commitment to lifelong learning. The dedicated and caring staff work closely with parents and other professionals to develop individual learning and wellbeing plans tailored to each student's unique needs, interests, and goals.

## Quality Educational Programs
The programs at Bullimbal School include a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, along with initiatives to develop essential skills in communication, independence, life skills, and social skills. The school is well-equipped with a range of facilities and resources that support the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring they are prepared for everyday life and social situations. The school's commitment to using Priority School Funding enhances the quality of education provided, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

## Future Developments
In 2010, Bullimbal School will relocate to a new purpose-built facility, valued at $8.4 million. This development is the result of a partnership between the School Council and the Department of Education and Training, showcasing the school's ongoing commitment to providing the best possible educational environment for its students.

## Mission

At Bullimbal School, we are dedicated to making a lasting difference by unlocking each student's full learning potential within a rich and supportive learning environment. We foster independence, achievement, and excellence, empowering our students to thrive as confident, valued members of society. We actively partner with families and carers, encouraging their meaningful involvement and commitment to lifelong learning, ensuring a collaborative community focused on the success and well-being of every child.

Motto: "Empowering every child to reach their potential."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 70 |
| 2024 | 70 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2022 | 66 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2008 | 33 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56172-bullimbal-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.