Camdenville Public School
A strong start and support for every family.
About the school
Camdenville Public School, established in 1882, is an inner-city school located in Newtown, serving the local areas of Newtown, St Peters, Enmore, and Marrickville. The school prides itself on being a welcoming community hub that caters to the diverse needs of all its students, providing excellent educational experiences in a supportive environment.
Educational Approach
Camdenville Public School is recognised as a Restorative School, ensuring that all students have the right to feel safe and happy while pursuing their studies. The school offers high-quality tuition across all Key Learning Areas and enriches the curriculum with various extracurricular activities, including music programs, choir, French lessons, chess club, drama, physical education, and environmental awareness.
The innovative learning environment encourages students from preschool to Year 6 to thrive through collaboration, creativity, and well-being support. The dedicated teaching team fosters a culture of curiosity and engagement, empowering students to connect their knowledge to real-world applications.
Community Engagement
Camdenville Public School actively involves families in the learning process, co-designing educational plans to cater to individual learning styles. The diverse school community is committed to nurturing students' social understanding and ensuring they are prepared to become responsible global citizens.
In addition to a strong academic foundation, the school’s numerous programs and partnerships with local communities facilitate the positive growth of its students, both academically and personally. Camdenville Public School strives to build connections and relationships that enhance the educational experience, ensuring every student feels valued and supported.
Mission
Our vibrant school community collaborates to create an inspiring and supportive environment for all learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- Camdenville Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Newtown Public School 763 m
- B St Peters Public School 766 m
- C Newtown High School of Performing Arts 773 m
- D Erskineville Public School 1.1 km
- E Australia Street Infants School 1.2 km
- F Marrickville Public School 1.2 km
- G Stanmore Public School 1.5 km
- H Central Sydney Intensive English High School 1.7 km
- I Marrickville High School 1.8 km
- J Newtown North Public School 1.8 km
- K Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School 1.9 km
- L Darlington Public School 2.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 310 (145 girls, 165 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 310
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1132 (percentile 92)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 5% / 13% / 26% / 55%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 24
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 26%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 41 |
| Year 1 | 52 |
| Year 2 | 55 |
| Year 3 | 33 |
| Year 4 | 46 |
| Year 5 | 39 |
| Year 6 | 44 |
| Total | 310 |
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 | 310 | 145 | 165 | - | 1132 | 18.7 |
| 2024 | 316 | 149 | 167 | 90.4 | 1120 | 19.8 |
| 2023 | 314 | 143 | 171 | 91.8 | 1119 | 19.8 |
| 2022 | 321 | 152 | 169 | 89.5 | 1121 | 19.5 |
| 2021 | 361 | 172 | 189 | 93.7 | 1121 | 21.7 |
| 2020 | 365 | 174 | 191 | - | 1115 | 21.6 |
| 2019 | 344 | 166 | 178 | 95.5 | 1118 | 20.5 |
| 2018 | 308 | 137 | 171 | 94.8 | 1123 | 19.1 |
| 2017 | 263 | 115 | 148 | 93.8 | 1106 | 16.4 |
| 2016 | 256 | 113 | 143 | 94.1 | 1099 | 16.3 |
| 2015 | 225 | 96 | 129 | 94.2 | 1098 | 15.1 |
| 2014 | 198 | 86 | 112 | 93.4 | 1078 | 14.3 |
| 2013 | 178 | 82 | 96 | 94.9 | 1080 | 13.2 |
| 2012 | 194 | 92 | 102 | 94.6 | 1076 | 13.5 |
| 2011 | 182 | 90 | 92 | 95.6 | 1071 | 14.4 |
| 2010 | 182 | 84 | 98 | - | 1072 | 14.4 |
| 2009 | 188 | 91 | 97 | - | 1069 | 14.5 |
| 2008 | 184 | 90 | 94 | - | 1069 | 14.4 |
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.