About the school
Campsie Public School (CPS), located on Cadigal-Wangal land, serves as a vibrant hub within the diverse Campsie community. With an enrolment of approximately 550 students drawn from around 40 different language backgrounds, the school prides itself on being inclusive and supportive. Approximately 98% of students come from non-English speaking backgrounds, with significant representation from Chinese, Nepali, and Indonesian communities.
School Vision
Campsie Public School aims to empower students, staff, and families to reach their full potential through purposeful learning experiences. The school fosters an environment that values academic excellence, emotional and social well-being, and character growth. Students are encouraged to reflect on their strengths and develop their skills through structured feedback, promoting lifelong learning as both self-advocates and global citizens.
Educational Programs
CPS is well-known for its Korean Bilingual program, the only one of its kind in New South Wales, where students engage in Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). The school also offers various community languages and extensive support for English language learners, emphasising distinctive approaches to curriculum differentiation tailored to meet each student's individual needs. Specialised programs include support for students with Autism and tailored learning strategies for those with additional needs.
Extracurricular Activities and Community Engagement
The school provides diverse extracurricular options, from visual and performing arts to various sports and additional clubs and leadership opportunities. Partnerships with local organisations and community services enrich the students’ educational experience, fostering a spirit of engagement and community involvement. CPS has recently upgraded its playground facilities and operates a canteen that caters to the dietary needs of its students.
Overall, Campsie Public School is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where every child is known, valued, and poised for success.
Mission
At Campsie Public School, we believe in learning together for life. We are a proud, inclusive, and future-focused community where every child is known, valued, and cared for. Our vision is simple — to nurture confident, creative, and compassionate learners who thrive at school and beyond.
Location & Catchment Area
- Campsie Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Harcourt Public School 894 m
- B Wangee Park School 920 m
- C Canterbury South Public School 1.2 km
- D Canterbury Public School 1.6 km
- E Canterbury Girls High School 1.7 km
- F Belmore Boys High School 1.8 km
- G Belmore North Public School 1.9 km
- H Croydon Park Public School 1.9 km
- I Belmore South Public School 1.9 km
- J Canterbury Boys High School 2.0 km
- K Ashbury Public School 2.0 km
- L Clemton Park Public School 2.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 515 (249 girls, 266 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 515
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1016 (percentile 54)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 31% / 30% / 27% / 13%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 96
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 97%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 41.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Year 1 | 62 |
| Year 2 | 71 |
| Year 3 | 98 |
| Year 4 | 84 |
| Year 5 | 83 |
| Year 6 | 64 |
| Total | 515 |
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 | 515 | 249 | 266 | - | 1016 | 41.4 |
| 2024 | 573 | 286 | 287 | 92.4 | 1013 | 44.2 |
| 2023 | 598 | 305 | 293 | 91.6 | 1017 | 42.7 |
| 2022 | 621 | 300 | 321 | 90.1 | 1020 | 44.8 |
| 2021 | 655 | 318 | 337 | 96.4 | 1026 | 45.5 |
| 2020 | 659 | 328 | 331 | - | 1028 | 46.5 |
| 2019 | 700 | 340 | 360 | 93.8 | 1028 | 47.2 |
| 2018 | 747 | 366 | 381 | 94.7 | 1014 | 51.2 |
| 2017 | 784 | 391 | 393 | 95 | 1018 | 51.4 |
| 2016 | 760 | 382 | 378 | 94.7 | 1015 | 47.8 |
| 2015 | 759 | 390 | 369 | 94.8 | 1022 | 49.2 |
| 2014 | 737 | 374 | 363 | 96.7 | 1017 | 46.4 |
| 2013 | 721 | 358 | 363 | 96.3 | 1009 | 45.9 |
| 2012 | 705 | 352 | 353 | 95.5 | 1011 | 44 |
| 2011 | 691 | 346 | 345 | 96.5 | 1015 | 43.8 |
| 2010 | 695 | 327 | 368 | - | 1012 | 44.7 |
| 2009 | 676 | 322 | 354 | - | 1009 | 41.8 |
| 2008 | 643 | 308 | 335 | - | 1009 | 40.1 |
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.