Canterbury South Public School
The school has really supported my child’s growth over the years. Thanks to the amazing teachers. Now, they are doing really well and flourishing in high school. We are very grateful for all the support.
About the school
Canterbury South Public School, established in 1926, is a vibrant K–6 comprehensive co-educational public school located near Cup and Saucer Creek, nestled between Earlwood, Clemton Park, and Campsie. With an enrolment of 290 students, the school prides itself on its diverse community, with over 68% of students coming from a language background other than English, representing 36 different languages, including significant groups from Greek, Arabic, and Vietnamese backgrounds.
Innovative Learning Environment
At Canterbury South Public School, every student is encouraged to become a critical and creative thinker, developing resilience and confidence. The school offers rich learning experiences designed to promote cognitive flexibility and complex problem-solving skills. Students benefit from wellbeing programs that bolster emotional intelligence and foster collaboration.
The teaching practices at Canterbury South are based on evidence-informed strategies, ensuring a strong focus on literacy and numeracy. Furthermore, the innovative teaching and learning programs empower students to take charge of their own learning, supporting a growth mindset.
Community Partnerships
Collaboration between home, school, and community is a central tenet of the school’s philosophy, creating a culture of shared responsibility for students' learning. Through strong local connections and an inclusive environment, Canterbury South aims to be a school where every child is known, valued, and supported, laying the foundations for a lifelong love of learning.
Mission
Together we can inspire futures, shape confident learners, and build a stronger community. At our school, every student is known, valued, and supported.
Location & Catchment Area
- Canterbury South Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Canterbury Public School 1.2 km
- B Campsie Public School 1.2 km
- C Canterbury Girls High School 1.3 km
- D Earlwood Public School 1.4 km
- E Edgeware School 1.5 km
- F Clemton Park Public School 1.5 km
- G Canterbury Boys High School 1.7 km
- H Bardwell Park Infants School 2.0 km
- I Harcourt Public School 2.1 km
- J Yeo Park Infants School 2.1 km
- K Ashbury Public School 2.1 km
- L Wangee Park School 2.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 269 (131 girls, 138 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 269
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1038 (percentile 63)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 20% / 31% / 30% / 19%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 75
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 61%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 52 |
| Year 1 | 42 |
| Year 2 | 44 |
| Year 3 | 38 |
| Year 4 | 27 |
| Year 5 | 31 |
| Year 6 | 35 |
| Total | 269 |
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 | 269 | 131 | 138 | - | 1038 | 15.9 |
| 2024 | 258 | 124 | 134 | 90.6 | 1033 | 17 |
| 2023 | 259 | 124 | 135 | 90.4 | 1034 | 16.6 |
| 2022 | 242 | 113 | 129 | 87.1 | 1031 | 14.4 |
| 2021 | 243 | 117 | 126 | 93.2 | 1032 | 14.2 |
| 2020 | 258 | 125 | 133 | - | 1051 | 15.4 |
| 2019 | 287 | 147 | 140 | 92.9 | 1049 | 16.6 |
| 2018 | 287 | 140 | 147 | 93.8 | 1051 | 16.8 |
| 2017 | 276 | 129 | 147 | 93.9 | 1048 | 16.4 |
| 2016 | 265 | 119 | 146 | 94.7 | 1032 | 16.5 |
| 2015 | 260 | 121 | 139 | 93.4 | 1041 | 15.7 |
| 2014 | 231 | 107 | 124 | 96.4 | 1047 | 14 |
| 2013 | 217 | 100 | 117 | 95.2 | 1046 | 13.2 |
| 2012 | 194 | 89 | 105 | 95.2 | 1051 | 11.7 |
| 2011 | 181 | 81 | 100 | 94.8 | 1042 | 11.7 |
| 2010 | 187 | 83 | 104 | - | 1029 | 11.7 |
| 2009 | 184 | 80 | 104 | - | 1010 | 11.6 |
| 2008 | 161 | 71 | 90 | - | 1010 | 10.7 |
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.