Small remote government primary school in Burren Junction, NSW, with 36 students across K–6.
Burren Junction Public School is also known as BJPS and BJPS Burren Junction.
Burren Junction Public School draws students from the Burren Junction PS.
Burren Junction Public School has about 36 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 5 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 414, Writing 453, Numeracy 416, Spelling 407 and Grammar 413. Year 5 students averaged Reading 469, Writing 474, Numeracy 468, Spelling 477 and Grammar 479. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Burren Junction Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Burren Junction Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 36 students. It offers education for years K-6. 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.
Burren Junction Public 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.
Burren Junction Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 31% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is below average.
Burren Junction Public School is located in Burren Junction, NSW, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 969 (33rd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.