Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
Les Powell School is dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs supporting students with severe intellectual and multiple disabilities. The school's motto, 'Towards Independence', reflects its commitment to achieving relevant learning outcomes that prepare students for future community living.
Program Focus
Starting from Year 9, the focus shifts towards transition, preparing students for life after school. Individual Transition Plan meetings involve parents, teachers, and other personnel to define priorities in areas such as curriculum, vocational training, community access, and personal development. This structured approach enables students in Year 12 to concentrate on their preferred post-school options.
Support and Integration
Additionally, the school receives Priority School Program (PSP) funding, which supports the development of communication programs, physiotherapy, and workshops for parents. Integration funding is also available to assist certain students in accessing mainstream schooling, ensuring a broad range of educational experiences.
The school fosters a positive culture where students feel happy and supported. The commitment to collaboration and personalised learning means each student receives tailored support to help them thrive, grow, and succeed within the school's inclusive environment. With a strong emphasis on both academic and personal growth, Les Powell School stands as a pillar of support for students and their families, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every learner within its care.
Mission
By creating trusting partnerships, the Les Powell School community collaborates to provide every student a quality individual, high impact learning and support program that enables them to thrive, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Les Powell School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mount Pritchard East Public School 89 m
- B Cabramatta West Public School 1.2 km
- C Mount Pritchard Public School 1.2 km
- D Marsden Road Public School 1.4 km
- E Cabramatta High School 1.6 km
- F Mainsbridge School 1.6 km
- G Warwick Farm Public School 1.7 km
- H Harrington Street Public School 1.8 km
- I Ashcroft Public School 1.9 km
- J Bonnyrigg High School 2.1 km
- K Heckenberg Public School 2.1 km
- L Lawrence Hargrave School 2.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 76 (30 girls, 46 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 76
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 956 (percentile 27)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 54% / 19% / 17% / 9%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 157
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 92%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Primary ungraded | 27 |
| Secondary ungraded | 49 |
| Total | 76 |
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 | 76 | 30 | 46 | - | 956 | 15.5 |
| 2024 | 73 | 28 | 45 | 77 | 962 | 15.6 |
| 2023 | 73 | 31 | 42 | 74.7 | 951 | 15.5 |
| 2022 | 75 | 34 | 41 | 74.6 | 930 | 15.5 |
| 2021 | 75 | 31 | 44 | 78.5 | 943 | 14.8 |
| 2020 | 75 | 29 | 46 | - | 946 | 14.7 |
| 2019 | 76 | 31 | 45 | - | 950 | 14.8 |
| 2018 | 75 | 30 | 45 | - | 946 | 14.8 |
| 2017 | 76 | 30 | 46 | - | - | 14.7 |
| 2016 | 76 | 28 | 48 | - | - | 14.6 |
| 2015 | 75 | 27 | 48 | - | - | 14.6 |
| 2014 | 78 | 27 | 51 | - | - | 14.6 |
| 2013 | 78 | 27 | 51 | - | - | 14.8 |
| 2012 | 79 | 28 | 51 | - | - | 14.8 |
| 2011 | 79 | 28 | 51 | - | - | 14.8 |
| 2010 | 76 | 25 | 51 | - | - | 14.7 |
| 2009 | 62 | 22 | 40 | - | 963 | 12.3 |
| 2008 | 60 | 23 | 37 | - | 963 | 12.2 |
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.