About the school
Students at Cronulla South Public School are immersed in a stimulating and caring environment, supported by dedicated staff and a close-knit community. Located in the southern suburbs of Sydney, the school is an integral part of the beachside community. The core values of the school are Respect, Endeavour, Acceptance, Care, and Honesty.
Mission Statement
The school's mission statement, 'Preparing for our future', highlights its commitment to focusing on literacy and numeracy while catering to the needs of all students through varied, quality teaching programs. Specialist teachers provide support in learning, English as an additional language, and chaplaincy to assist students with additional learning needs.
Academic and Extra-curricular Opportunities
Cronulla South Public School supports a gifted and talented program for students in Years 3 to 6 and provides opportunities for all students to engage in various activities. All classes are equipped with interactive whiteboards and video conferencing facilities, and the school's wifi network supports extensive use of mobile devices. Students participate in inter-school sports including football, netball, softball, and Oztag, as well as tennis, swimming, gymnastics, and fitness. Additionally, students can join one of the two school choirs, and the extra-curricular offerings include band, dance, and language classes such as Mandarin, French, and Spanish.
Community Engagement and Environmental Focus
The school has a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, establishing initiatives such as a vegetable garden, composting and waste-reduction program, and water tank installation. Parent and community involvement is actively encouraged, with the school working closely with the P&C and School Council. Cronulla South Public School is recognised for its awards in areas such as beginning teacher support and parent involvement.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Cronulla South Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cronulla Public School 1.5 km
- B Bundeena Public School 2.3 km
- C Woolooware Public School 2.4 km
- D Burraneer Bay Public School 2.6 km
- E Woolooware High School 3.0 km
- F Cronulla High School 3.1 km
- G Caringbah Public School 3.2 km
- H Lilli Pilli Public School 3.3 km
- I Caringbah North Public School 4.4 km
- J Laguna Street Public School 4.4 km
- K Caringbah High School 4.7 km
- L Sutherland Hospital School 4.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 261 (123 girls, 138 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 261
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1093 (percentile 82)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 8% / 21% / 32% / 38%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 38
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 21%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 42 |
| Year 1 | 38 |
| Year 2 | 31 |
| Year 3 | 40 |
| Year 4 | 42 |
| Year 5 | 37 |
| Year 6 | 31 |
| Total | 261 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 261 | 123 | 138 | - | 1093 | 15.2 |
| 2024 | 259 | 123 | 136 | 92.3 | 1084 | 15.2 |
| 2023 | 259 | 125 | 134 | 92 | 1089 | 15.2 |
| 2022 | 251 | 108 | 143 | 87 | 1081 | 14.9 |
| 2021 | 263 | 112 | 151 | 94 | 1085 | 14.9 |
| 2020 | 260 | 109 | 151 | - | 1083 | 15 |
| 2019 | 301 | 135 | 166 | 93.5 | 1090 | 16.1 |
| 2018 | 333 | 156 | 177 | 94.5 | 1083 | 17.1 |
| 2017 | 319 | 155 | 164 | 95.6 | 1080 | 16.7 |
| 2016 | 323 | 159 | 164 | 94.2 | 1090 | 16.6 |
| 2015 | 349 | 175 | 174 | 94 | 1084 | 18 |
| 2014 | 341 | 175 | 166 | 95.5 | 1093 | 18 |
| 2013 | 339 | 183 | 156 | 95.1 | 1099 | 18 |
| 2012 | 336 | 173 | 163 | 94.7 | 1088 | 17.4 |
| 2011 | 311 | 159 | 152 | 94.7 | 1085 | 16.2 |
| 2010 | 300 | 158 | 142 | - | 1086 | 14.8 |
| 2009 | 299 | 158 | 141 | - | 1078 | 14.8 |
| 2008 | 304 | 160 | 144 | - | 1078 | 16 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.