About the school
Carramar Public School serves a culturally diverse community and has been an integral part of the area since its establishment in 1924. The school welcomes students from all backgrounds, with approximately 87% of students coming from non-English-speaking backgrounds. It is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment that promotes active participation and empowerment through learning. The motto, 'Learning To Live', embodies the school's ethos and commitment to fostering a positive education experience.
Educational Approach
Carramar Public School employs a dedicated staff comprised of experienced and early career teachers who focus on delivering high-quality learning experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on quality literacy and numeracy with the integration of technology. Its spacious grounds feature extensive playground areas and established trees, creating an ideal setting for both learning and recreation.
Community Engagement
The school actively engages with the community, providing support programs designed to assist students from low socio-economic backgrounds and those from Aboriginal backgrounds. Excellent student welfare initiatives including a focus on student leadership are fundamental to the school's operation. The strong parent group and community liaison officer facilitate numerous significant programs that strengthen ties with local partner primary schools.
Extracurricular Activities
To cater to the diverse needs of its students, Carramar Public School offers a wide range of creative extracurricular activities. The school believes in holistic development, allowing students to explore various interests and talents outside of the traditional curriculum, thus nurturing well-rounded individuals prepared for future opportunities.
Mission
Empowering confident, inquisitive and caring learners — known, valued and prepared for life, learning and leadership.
Location & Catchment Area
- Carramar Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Villawood North Public School 981 m
- B Lansvale East Public School 1.5 km
- C Lansvale Public School 1.6 km
- D Canley Vale High School 1.6 km
- E Villawood East Public School 1.6 km
- F Verona School 1.9 km
- G Yennora Public School 2.1 km
- H George Bass School 2.2 km
- I Bass High School 2.3 km
- J Fairfield Public School 2.4 km
- K Fairfield High School 2.5 km
- L Old Guildford Public School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 227 (102 girls, 125 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 227
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 931 (percentile 18)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 62% / 22% / 13% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 145
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 86%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 35 |
| Year 1 | 41 |
| Year 2 | 35 |
| Year 3 | 40 |
| Year 4 | 31 |
| Year 5 | 24 |
| Year 6 | 21 |
| Total | 227 |
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 | 227 | 102 | 125 | - | 931 | 16.3 |
| 2024 | 241 | 108 | 133 | 90.5 | 947 | 16.5 |
| 2023 | 210 | 97 | 113 | 91.4 | 953 | 15.4 |
| 2022 | 217 | 101 | 116 | 87.5 | 955 | 15.5 |
| 2021 | 218 | 111 | 107 | 91.7 | 940 | 19.6 |
| 2020 | 228 | 114 | 114 | - | 936 | 19.8 |
| 2019 | 229 | 116 | 113 | 91.1 | 924 | 20.5 |
| 2018 | 227 | 113 | 114 | 92.6 | 929 | 20.9 |
| 2017 | 225 | 112 | 113 | 92.3 | 918 | 21.1 |
| 2016 | 249 | 128 | 121 | 94 | 913 | 21.9 |
| 2015 | 261 | 137 | 124 | 93.3 | 923 | 22.9 |
| 2014 | 249 | 117 | 132 | 95.1 | 917 | 16.7 |
| 2013 | 260 | 124 | 136 | 95.4 | 937 | 17.5 |
| 2012 | 245 | 116 | 129 | 94.1 | 948 | 20.5 |
| 2011 | 242 | 114 | 128 | 94.1 | 943 | 20.9 |
| 2010 | 259 | 126 | 133 | - | 939 | 15.5 |
| 2009 | 240 | 116 | 124 | - | 954 | 15.5 |
| 2008 | 234 | 115 | 119 | - | 954 | 15.5 |
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.