Barkly Highway State School caters for P to 7 with a current enrolment of 442 students. We also have 7 students attending our Early Childhood Development Unit (ECDU). Barkly Highway State School is a co-educational public school providing a state-of-the-art curriculum for all students. Barkly Highway State School's mission is to develop and enhance children's natural curiosity and openness through the benefit of a high quality education. We encourage children to build a sense of responsibility and respect for their community and the world around them. We strive to create a positive, supportive and safe environment in which students will acquire the necessary skills to thrive in a diverse society as lifelong learners. At Barkly Highway State School we meet individual and common needs by providing a creative and balanced curriculum.