Camden South Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Camden South Public School is located in the outskirts of Camden, next to the tranquil Nepean River, and was established in 1961. The school provides a nurturing environment that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring all students feel safe and welcomed from their first day. At Camden South, the educational approach emphasises collaboration among teachers, students, and parents, fostering a trusting and respectful atmosphere.<br><br>Students are encouraged to take an active role in their education, including participating in decision-making processes. The school is committed to meeting the academic and social needs of all its students through well-resourced and responsive training and development programs for staff, enabling them to effectively handle the complexities of modern education.<br><br>Offering comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6, Camden South Public School promotes personal growth through a wide variety of subjects, extracurricular activities, and support tailored to individual learning needs. The school prides itself on its ability to create a welcoming community where students from different backgrounds can thrive together, exploring their interests and achieving their personal bests.<br><br>Camden South Public School’s mission is encapsulated in its vision: "Grow Great Teachers. Grow Great Students." Through strong relationships and dedicated support, the school aims to empower every child to reach their potential in a safe and engaging environment.
Mission
Grow Great Teachers. Grow Great Students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Camden South Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Spring Farm Public School 1.8 km
- B Mawarra Public School 1.8 km
- C Camden High School 2.0 km
- D Camden Public School 2.0 km
- E Elderslie High School 2.6 km
- F Elderslie Public School 2.9 km
- G Elizabeth Macarthur High School 4.3 km
- H Yandelora School 4.5 km
- I Narellan Public School 4.6 km
- J Narellan Vale Public School 4.8 km
- K Cawdor Public School 4.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 712 (367 girls, 345 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 712
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1021 (percentile 56)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 24% / 35% / 25% / 16%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 84
- Indigenous students
- 9%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 11%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 41.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 98 |
| Year 1 | 104 |
| Year 2 | 102 |
| Year 3 | 103 |
| Year 4 | 94 |
| Year 5 | 110 |
| Year 6 | 101 |
| Total | 712 |
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 | 712 | 367 | 345 | - | 1021 | 41.9 |
| 2024 | 713 | 355 | 358 | 90.7 | 1025 | 41.8 |
| 2023 | 669 | 334 | 335 | 92.2 | 1025 | 39.7 |
| 2022 | 688 | 344 | 344 | 89 | 1022 | 39.4 |
| 2021 | 709 | 354 | 355 | 93.3 | 1021 | 40 |
| 2020 | 744 | 364 | 380 | - | 1028 | 41.1 |
| 2019 | 756 | 366 | 390 | 93.6 | 1029 | 41.2 |
| 2018 | 789 | 398 | 391 | 93.7 | 1032 | 43.4 |
| 2017 | 821 | 402 | 419 | 94.7 | 1033 | 44 |
| 2016 | 815 | 393 | 422 | 94.7 | 1038 | 43.3 |
| 2015 | 782 | 383 | 399 | 94.8 | 1037 | 42.1 |
| 2014 | 746 | 361 | 385 | 95.8 | 1044 | 39.7 |
| 2013 | 707 | 341 | 366 | 94 | 1047 | 37.6 |
| 2012 | 654 | 312 | 342 | 95.4 | 1031 | 34.4 |
| 2011 | 609 | 293 | 316 | 95.6 | 1029 | 31.2 |
| 2010 | 563 | 280 | 283 | - | 1025 | 28.4 |
| 2009 | 526 | 251 | 275 | - | 1054 | 26.8 |
| 2008 | 473 | 225 | 248 | - | 1054 | 23.2 |
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.