About the school
Cardiff South Public School is a proud public institution located in a serene corner of Cardiff South, offering a welcoming and community-focused environment. The school emphasises quality learning experiences in a supportive setting, complemented by its beautiful gardens, large grassed playing fields, and numerous outdoor learning spaces. At the beginning of the 2025 school year, Cardiff South will host twelve mainstream classes for Kindergarten to Year 6 and two classes in a Public Preschool, with a total enrolment of approximately 330 students.
The school community epitomises respect, responsibility, and excellence, working collectively towards the academic growth and personal development of each child. Cardiff South Public School provides a comprehensive curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, such as public speaking and debating, Premier's Reading Challenge, and various sporting events. The facilities include a modern school hall, well-resourced classrooms, and dedicated spaces for play and learning, ensuring that all students have access to quality education and support.
Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing. In 2025, it will introduce The Anxiety Project, aimed at helping students and their families manage anxiety-related behaviours. The school also boasts an engaged Parents and Citizens (P&C) association that actively supports school initiatives, including a canteen and uniform shop. Cardiff South Public School aims to equip students with the necessary skills for success in the 21st century, ensuring a holistic education that nurtures both their academic and social outcomes.
Mission
Cardiff South Public School is a welcoming, supportive, community school offering a broad curriculum from Preschool to Year 6.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cardiff South Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cardiff High School 513 m
- B Cardiff Public School 1.1 km
- C Newcastle Junior School 1.5 km
- D Hillsborough Public School 1.6 km
- E Garden Suburb Public School 1.7 km
- F Cardiff North Public School 1.7 km
- G Warners Bay High School 1.9 km
- H Biddabah Public School 2.6 km
- I Mount Hutton Public School 2.7 km
- J Charlestown South Public School 2.7 km
- K Kotara South Public School 2.8 km
- L New Lambton Heights Infants School 2.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 298 (143 girls, 155 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 298
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1017 (percentile 54)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 23% / 31% / 29% / 17%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 82
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 14%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Year 1 | 44 |
| Year 2 | 44 |
| Year 3 | 37 |
| Year 4 | 43 |
| Year 5 | 37 |
| Year 6 | 40 |
| Total | 298 |
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 | 298 | 143 | 155 | - | 1017 | 18 |
| 2024 | 276 | 132 | 144 | 91.9 | 1006 | 16.9 |
| 2023 | 293 | 148 | 145 | 92.2 | 1003 | 18 |
| 2022 | 286 | 140 | 146 | 89.4 | 1004 | 16.7 |
| 2021 | 281 | 140 | 141 | 93.5 | 998 | 17 |
| 2020 | 297 | 138 | 159 | - | 999 | 17 |
| 2019 | 298 | 146 | 152 | 93.9 | 991 | 17 |
| 2018 | 303 | 145 | 158 | 94.3 | 985 | 16.8 |
| 2017 | 308 | 156 | 152 | 95.1 | 968 | 16.6 |
| 2016 | 289 | 144 | 145 | 95.6 | 975 | 16.5 |
| 2015 | 289 | 154 | 135 | 96 | 967 | 16.4 |
| 2014 | 300 | 167 | 133 | 95 | 982 | 16.4 |
| 2013 | 290 | 163 | 127 | 94.8 | 986 | 16.4 |
| 2012 | 297 | 158 | 139 | 94.1 | 961 | 16.1 |
| 2011 | 285 | 150 | 135 | 93.4 | 958 | 16.1 |
| 2010 | 281 | 143 | 138 | - | 962 | 15 |
| 2009 | 293 | 153 | 140 | - | 985 | 16.1 |
| 2008 | 286 | 139 | 147 | - | 985 | 16.1 |
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.