Cambridge Park Public School

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About the school

Cambridge Park Public School started its journey in February 1958, officially opening on 9 August of the same year under the guidance of Principal Mr Maroney with two assistant teachers and 97 students. The school's facilities have grown significantly over the years, catering to a current enrolment of over 525 students along with 40 preschoolers. It operates 18 mainstream classes and three support classes, facilitated by a dedicated full-time teaching staff of 21, supplemented by two non-teaching executive members and a support teacher for learning difficulties. A network of nine school learning support officers further enhances the educational experience, particularly within the special education unit and integration programs.

Community and Values

Cambridge Park Public School is part of the Penrith District and prides itself on fostering teamwork among staff, students, and parents. The school focuses on promoting Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) values, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment. This collaborative atmosphere reflects the commitment of the school to educational excellence and student well-being.

Facilities and Learning Environment

The school has recently completed initiatives like the Cooler Classrooms project, enhancing the learning environment and leading to improved comfort and health for students. Ongoing upgrades, such as LED lighting and regular maintenance, further support the school's mission of providing high-quality facilities for its students.

Cambridge Park Public School remains an integral part of the community, encouraging every child to thrive in a nurturing and enriching educational setting.

Mission

Exceptional learning opportunities for all. Learning partnerships are nurtured through respectful relationships between students, staff, families and community members.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
523 (259 girls, 264 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
523
ICSEA What does this mean?
926 (percentile 17)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
60% / 26% / 10% / 3%
Indigenous students
16%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
36.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
10.2

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 80
Year 1 74
Year 2 77
Year 3 76
Year 4 77
Year 5 76
Year 6 63
Total 523

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 523 259 264 - 926 36.4
2024 515 252 263 87.8 926 37.3
2023 543 269 274 89.4 929 37.3
2022 524 247 277 86 916 37
2021 535 251 284 91 918 36.1
2020 545 253 292 - 918 37.1
2019 556 255 301 90 919 36.9
2018 574 262 312 91.6 895 36.9
2017 539 245 294 92.1 907 35.3
2016 519 233 286 92.2 912 36.4
2015 495 231 264 92.4 908 36.1
2014 474 222 252 93.9 906 35.2
2013 465 215 250 93.8 906 30
2012 426 196 230 92.1 906 28.9
2011 422 183 239 91.5 910 29.1
2010 447 204 243 - 914 30.5
2009 481 215 266 - 925 31.7
2008 510 219 291 - 925 32.5

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.

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