About the school
Cardiff Public School is a small primary school located in the South-Western suburbs of Newcastle, near Lake Macquarie. It caters to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and socio-economic circumstances. The school boasts a proud history of achievements, particularly in Environmental Education and Student Well-being. Its environment is enriched by well-maintained gardens, interesting play areas, and significant structures that reflect its 114-year history.
Values and Culture
The school's culture is rooted in its motto, "Work in Harmony," and focuses on fostering personal, social, and community values that contribute to a harmonious atmosphere. Educational life is built around core principles such as Care, Harmony, Honesty, Respect, and Achievement. The dedicated teaching staff, alongside proactive administrative and support teams, collaborates with the community to deliver high-quality educational outcomes.
Cardiff Public School's inclusive and welcoming approach ensures that every child feels safe and ready to learn from their very first day. The school is committed to providing tailored learning support to meet diverse student needs, promoting a culture that values kindness, respect, and curiosity. Its extensive curriculum includes a wide range of programs that empower students to discover their passions and achieve personal growth.
With an emphasis on community involvement and support, Cardiff Public School fosters an engaging educational environment where students are encouraged to flourish and become confident, well-rounded individuals. Families are integral to this process, working alongside teachers to ensure that every child is nurtured and supported throughout their learning journey.
Mission
Discover the opportunities that await you at our welcoming and inclusive school community. Enrol now. A strong start. Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds. We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day. Growth in the classroom and beyond. We offer our students a wide range of opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cardiff Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cardiff South Public School 1.1 km
- B Cardiff North Public School 1.2 km
- C Cardiff High School 1.3 km
- D Glendale East Public School 2.0 km
- E Garden Suburb Public School 2.3 km
- F Warners Bay High School 2.5 km
- G Newcastle Junior School 2.6 km
- H Glendale Technology High School 2.6 km
- I Hillsborough Public School 2.6 km
- J Biddabah Public School 2.7 km
- K Argenton Public School 2.8 km
- L New Lambton Heights Infants School 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 283 (131 girls, 152 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 283
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1000 (percentile 47)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 29% / 36% / 21% / 14%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 94
- Indigenous students
- 12%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 41 |
| Year 1 | 42 |
| Year 2 | 38 |
| Year 3 | 42 |
| Year 4 | 40 |
| Year 5 | 41 |
| Year 6 | 39 |
| Total | 283 |
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 | 283 | 131 | 152 | - | 1000 | 16.7 |
| 2024 | 282 | 126 | 156 | 91.3 | 988 | 16.7 |
| 2023 | 279 | 125 | 154 | 92.6 | 996 | 16.7 |
| 2022 | 262 | 111 | 151 | 89.7 | 988 | 16.7 |
| 2021 | 268 | 113 | 155 | 92.6 | 992 | 15.7 |
| 2020 | 263 | 106 | 157 | - | 1000 | 15.7 |
| 2019 | 243 | 100 | 143 | 94.1 | 996 | 14.5 |
| 2018 | 237 | 114 | 123 | 93.8 | 985 | 14.5 |
| 2017 | 225 | 105 | 120 | 94.2 | 990 | 13.3 |
| 2016 | 217 | 105 | 112 | 93.7 | 989 | 13.3 |
| 2015 | 209 | 98 | 111 | 93.4 | 967 | 13.2 |
| 2014 | 213 | 101 | 112 | 94.3 | 966 | 13.3 |
| 2013 | 220 | 104 | 116 | 93.9 | 948 | 14.3 |
| 2012 | 227 | 112 | 115 | 94.5 | 944 | 12.8 |
| 2011 | 209 | 106 | 103 | 94.4 | 944 | 12.8 |
| 2010 | 212 | 104 | 108 | - | 944 | 12.8 |
| 2009 | 216 | 101 | 115 | - | 982 | 12.8 |
| 2008 | 194 | 88 | 106 | - | 982 | 11.4 |
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.