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Western Division

Schools in the Western Division, also known as ‘late start schools’, are located in the far western region of NSW. The eastern boundary of the division runs from Mungindi on the Queensland border to the Murray River near Balranald, as defined by the Department of Industry.

The Western Division covers more than 32 million hectares, almost half of NSW. The eastern boundary of the division runs from Mungindi on the Queensland border to the Murray River near Balranald. The majority of this area is Crown land, which is primarily used for grazing or agriculture; however, there are also leases held for residence or business.