Baringa is a co-educational government school in Moe built on pastoral care and community.
Baringa is a co-educational government school in Moe built on pastoral care and community. Differentiated and individualised learning plans sit alongside specialist services to meet varying student needs. The school fosters a tight-knit environment where families know they belong. Well-suited to families seeking a supportive, place-based school with genuine care at its heart.
Baringa School is also known as Baringa Moe.
Baringa School is a very small government combined school with approximately 166 students. It offers education for years U. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Baringa School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Baringa School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 57% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 78%, which is below the national benchmark.
Baringa School is located in Moe, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 901 (11th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.