The TOP 10 BEST State Schools in Backmede NSW

Wyrallah Road Public School offers extensive and innovative educational programs for all students, with the emphasis being on high achievement in a safe and enjoyable environment. The school's Statement of Purpose, developed through whole-school community consultations, states that: "Wyrallah Road Public School Community provides opportunities for quality teaching and learning relevant to the individual in a supportive environment." The School Motto 'Growth Through Happiness' exemplifies the approach by students, staff and the community to ensure that all programs are delivered hamoniously, realistically and effectively. The whole school community expects students to do well at school, and those expectations are clearly relised by the vast majority of students at Wyrallah Road Public School.

Eureka Public School offers quality learning experiences and educational programs with an emphasis on literacy, numeracy, technology,sport and the arts.

Tyalgum Public School is very much a community school, located 25 minutes northwest of Murwillumbah. The school was first established in 1907. The central purpose of Tyalgum PublicSchool is to provide learning experiences and opportunities, which enable all students to gain access to knowledge and develop the skills required for full, active and fruitful participation in society. The school's central purpose is to provide learning experiences and opportunities which enable all students to gain access to knowledge and develop the skills required for full, active and fruitful participation in society. The school values and encourages students to strive for excellence in all areas of human growth. Literacy skill development has continued to be a focus of the school. This focus has been supported by the Disadvantaged Schools Program. Student learning is a feature of the school. It is achieved through participation in a whole school plan which provides individual support and allows for a degree of specialisation by members of staff. So too is the students' involvement in environmental care, exposure to a range of sporting and fitness activities, their access to internet technology and their involvement in a Korean language program. The school is an integral part of the Tyalgum community and acknowledges the valued support it receives from them.