About the school
Cattai Public School is a happy and safe rural school nestled along the picturesque Cattai Creek. The school prides itself on maintaining high yet fair expectations for students, who consistently achieve above-average results in National Assessment tests for Literacy and Mathematics. A dedicated reading recovery teacher supports students, and modern facilities, including interactive whiteboards and a computer room, enrich the educational experience.
Teaching and Learning
Students at Cattai Public School engage in various learning programmes designed to cultivate skills and interests. The school incorporates connected classrooms to facilitate discussions with other schools, enhancing collaborative learning. Individualised tuition is a key feature, supported by academic competitions, debating, and public speaking. The Active School Sports program encourages fitness through diverse activities like Soccer, Gymnastics, and Athletics, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Community Involvement
Parental involvement plays a vital role at Cattai Public School, with regular fundraising activities and community support enhancing school life. The school also features upgraded playground facilities, including rubberised Soft Fall areas and mini goalposts, ensuring a safe play environment for students.
Student Wellbeing
Cattai Public School fosters a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring every student feels part of the school community. This supportive environment encourages emotional intelligence and social skills development, key components of a student's journey at the school.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cattai Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Longneck Lagoon Environmental Education Centre 2.3 km
- B Maraylya Public School 3.9 km
- C Ebenezer Public School 4.2 km
- D Pitt Town Public School 5.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 57 (28 girls, 29 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 57
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 990 (percentile 42)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 44% / 29% / 14% / 12%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 92
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 9 |
| Year 1 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 12 |
| Year 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 11 |
| Year 6 | 3 |
| Total | 57 |
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 | 57 | 28 | 29 | - | 990 | 4 |
| 2024 | 56 | 28 | 28 | 91.2 | 1002 | 4 |
| 2023 | 64 | 27 | 37 | 93.5 | 996 | 4 |
| 2022 | 62 | 24 | 38 | 85.9 | 989 | 4 |
| 2021 | 63 | 26 | 37 | 92.8 | 984 | 3.9 |
| 2020 | 64 | 26 | 38 | - | 990 | 3.8 |
| 2019 | 53 | 22 | 31 | 91.3 | 981 | 3.9 |
| 2018 | 52 | 23 | 29 | 94.7 | 1014 | 3.9 |
| 2017 | 51 | 22 | 29 | 92.1 | 999 | 3.6 |
| 2016 | 58 | 25 | 33 | 89.6 | 983 | 3.6 |
| 2015 | 53 | 22 | 31 | 94.3 | 996 | 3.6 |
| 2014 | 53 | 18 | 35 | 94.9 | 996 | 3.6 |
| 2013 | 53 | 21 | 32 | 94.4 | 1029 | 3.8 |
| 2012 | 58 | 24 | 34 | 92.7 | 1017 | 4 |
| 2011 | 59 | 25 | 34 | 95.4 | 998 | 3.5 |
| 2010 | 56 | 26 | 30 | - | 1083 | 3.5 |
| 2009 | 54 | 24 | 30 | - | 1082 | 3.5 |
| 2008 | 65 | 32 | 33 | - | 1082 | 3.5 |
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.