Cardiff North Public School
Care, Respect, Responsibility, Co-operation.
About the school
Cardiff North Public School is located in Cardiff and is part of the Lake Macquarie North Principals' Network. The school acknowledges that staff and students learn on the traditional lands of the Awabakal people. This public school prides itself on fostering a strong community spirit, supported by a dedicated P&C, and works closely with the Cardiff Community of Schools and Kumaridha AECG.
Educational Philosophy
The school maintains high expectations in teaching and learning, focusing on student wellbeing and community engagement. Each educator is committed to providing a high-quality education that cultivates successful learners. Evidence-based practices in Literacy and Numeracy, supplemented by instructional leadership, create a robust foundation for student progress.
Student Support and Wellbeing
Cardiff North Public School establishes individual learning and wellbeing goals through collaboration among students, teachers, and parents. Achievements are regularly celebrated, fostering a positive school culture. Students have access to a range of cultural, sporting, and educational opportunities both within and outside the school environment.
Strategic Focus Areas
The school’s strategic improvement plan highlights key areas such as Growth and Attainment through explicit teaching and data literacy, as well as Learning Culture and Wellbeing focusing on attendance and wellbeing. This commitment to evidence-based practices ensures that every child receives tailored support to cultivate their abilities, reinforcing the school’s mission of creating confident and self-motivated learners capable of contributing as informed citizens.
Mission
Cardiff North Public School strives for excellence by delivering quality, evidence-based, inclusive education within a culture of high expectations.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cardiff North Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cardiff Public School 1.2 km
- B Glendale East Public School 1.6 km
- C Cardiff High School 1.6 km
- D Cardiff South Public School 1.7 km
- E Garden Suburb Public School 1.9 km
- F New Lambton Heights Infants School 2.1 km
- G Wallsend South Public School 2.2 km
- H Elermore Vale Public School 2.5 km
- I Glendale Technology High School 2.5 km
- J Newcastle Junior School 2.7 km
- K Hillsborough Public School 2.8 km
- L Kotara South Public School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 149 (74 girls, 75 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 149
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1014 (percentile 53)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 26% / 31% / 27% / 16%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 90
- Indigenous students
- 10%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 21 |
| Year 1 | 20 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Year 3 | 18 |
| Year 4 | 19 |
| Year 5 | 25 |
| Year 6 | 20 |
| Total | 149 |
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 | 149 | 74 | 75 | - | 1014 | 10.6 |
| 2024 | 141 | 69 | 72 | 90.6 | 1022 | 10.4 |
| 2023 | 145 | 73 | 72 | 90.3 | 1029 | 10.6 |
| 2022 | 135 | 70 | 65 | 87.2 | 1024 | 10.6 |
| 2021 | 149 | 79 | 70 | 92.1 | 1021 | 9.4 |
| 2020 | 173 | 85 | 88 | - | 997 | 10.5 |
| 2019 | 161 | 85 | 76 | 94.1 | 1001 | 10.5 |
| 2018 | 159 | 91 | 68 | 94.3 | 993 | 10.5 |
| 2017 | 159 | 94 | 65 | 93.8 | 996 | 10.3 |
| 2016 | 150 | 91 | 59 | 95.2 | 967 | 9.2 |
| 2015 | 153 | 93 | 60 | 93.6 | 983 | 8.2 |
| 2014 | 140 | 78 | 62 | 95 | 982 | 8.1 |
| 2013 | 132 | 80 | 52 | 94.4 | 977 | 7.9 |
| 2012 | 118 | 72 | 46 | 94.3 | 945 | 6.7 |
| 2011 | 121 | 72 | 49 | 93.9 | 927 | 6.7 |
| 2010 | 119 | 68 | 51 | - | 927 | 6.7 |
| 2009 | 124 | 59 | 65 | - | 1046 | 7.9 |
| 2008 | 134 | 57 | 77 | - | 1046 | 9.1 |
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.