About the school
Cawdor Public School is a small primary school located in a picturesque rural setting near Camden, catering to 77 enrolled students. The school fosters a caring family atmosphere and actively engages with the community. It provides a variety of educational programs tailored to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring students are involved in all aspects of school life and have opportunities to develop their individual interests and talents.
Educational Programs
The school's comprehensive physical education program encourages all students to remain physically active and participate in a range of sports at both school and representative levels. Specialist instructors in dance and gymnastics conduct year-round programs. Leadership development is a key focus, with students assuming various roles, including school captains, vice captains, student councillors, and monitors for technology and the library. Additionally, a buddy program pairs older students with younger ones, promoting a culture of care and support throughout the school.
Student Wellbeing
Cawdor Public School prioritises pastoral care and a values-based approach to student welfare, ensuring that every pupil feels valued and is motivated to achieve their personal best. The school maintains a strong commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment where excellence is pursued collaboratively among educators, staff, and parents, aimed at providing equitable opportunities for each child.
Cawdor Public School continues to uphold its vision of fostering student success and active citizenship, preparing them to thrive in their future endeavours.
Mission
At Cawdor Public School we strive for academic excellence where every student is supported to achieve their best. Respectful partnerships with our wider community and our nurturing support of students have facilitated high student engagement with skills for life-long learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cawdor Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Camden High School 3.4 km
- B Camden Park Environmental Education Centre 3.5 km
- C Camden South Public School 4.9 km
- D Mount Hunter Public School 5.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 76 (29 girls, 47 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 76
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 982 (percentile 39)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 36% / 35% / 23% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 101
- Indigenous students
- 11%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 7 |
| Year 1 | 13 |
| Year 2 | 15 |
| Year 3 | 13 |
| Year 4 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 11 |
| Year 6 | 9 |
| Total | 76 |
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 | 76 | 29 | 47 | - | 982 | 5.2 |
| 2024 | 77 | 29 | 48 | 89.4 | 991 | 5.2 |
| 2023 | 84 | 33 | 51 | 91.9 | 975 | 5.2 |
| 2022 | 79 | 30 | 49 | 88.4 | 993 | 5.1 |
| 2021 | 84 | 42 | 42 | 92 | 971 | 5.3 |
| 2020 | 85 | 39 | 46 | - | 971 | 5.3 |
| 2019 | 84 | 39 | 45 | 92.3 | 994 | 5.3 |
| 2018 | 80 | 37 | 43 | 93.7 | 1004 | 5.3 |
| 2017 | 85 | 38 | 47 | 94.9 | 995 | 5.2 |
| 2016 | 76 | 36 | 40 | 94.2 | 996 | 5.2 |
| 2015 | 66 | 32 | 34 | 93.8 | 983 | 4.1 |
| 2014 | 61 | 26 | 35 | 94.4 | 999 | 4.2 |
| 2013 | 63 | 26 | 37 | 95.8 | 994 | 4.2 |
| 2012 | 57 | 23 | 34 | 95.6 | 1023 | 4.4 |
| 2011 | 57 | 24 | 33 | 94.5 | 987 | 3.9 |
| 2010 | 64 | 25 | 39 | - | 991 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 70 | 28 | 42 | - | 1073 | 5 |
| 2008 | 89 | 40 | 49 | - | 1073 | 5.4 |
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.