Kandos Public School

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Learn to Live

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About the school

Kandos Public School provides students with comprehensive educational programs delivered by highly qualified, dedicated teachers and support staff. The school has a friendly, welcoming feel, reflecting strong relationships and cohesiveness between staff, students, parents, and the wider community. A strong leadership team makes child-centred decision making a feature of the school.

Facilities and Resources

The school has undergone major upgrades, including new classrooms, a purpose-built library, and a multi-purpose hall that provide stimulating learning environments. It supports special education students through two multi-categorical classes and benefits from funding and planning support from the National Partnership and Priority Schools programs. Key learning areas are well-resourced, with specialised facilities such as a computer room and interactive whiteboards in every classroom.

Student Engagement

Kandos Public School offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including choir, guitar, dance, public speaking, debating, and various sports. The school is committed to delivering innovative programs and supports access to regional initiatives for gifted and talented students. Staff encourage participation in professional development, enhancing teaching methods to cater to different learning styles and foster student engagement.

Community Involvement

Parental involvement is promoted at all levels, including in-class activities, P&C gatherings, and workshops. The school fosters a culture of excellence and pride, aiming to develop students into informed, caring, and responsible community members, with key messages of being safe, respectful, and on task. The motto, 'Learn to Live', encapsulates the school's commitment to lifelong learning.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision: At Kandos Public School, we are dedicated to delivering personalised, high-quality education that empowers every student to excel, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Kandos Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
95 (38 girls, 57 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
95
ICSEA What does this mean?
837 (percentile 4)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
80% / 14% / 5% / 1%
Indigenous students
34%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
10.2
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
3.7

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 10
Year 1 12
Year 2 7
Year 3 14
Year 4 18
Year 5 19
Year 6 15
Total 95

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 95 38 57 - 837 10.2
2024 112 45 67 84.8 857 11.3
2023 129 64 65 85.3 855 11.5
2022 138 71 67 83.4 867 13.6
2021 145 72 73 87.9 892 12.9
2020 143 76 67 - 886 12.8
2019 143 79 64 90 885 12.8
2018 134 79 55 90.7 896 11.6
2017 143 83 60 89.7 892 13.1
2016 141 77 64 90.5 902 13.1
2015 156 79 77 91 893 12.9
2014 187 86 101 92.6 892 13.9
2013 187 88 99 91.3 917 13.6
2012 180 80 100 91.2 940 13.7
2011 201 98 103 93.1 940 13.4
2010 219 103 116 - 943 13.8
2009 237 111 126 - 972 13.8
2008 213 100 113 - 972 14.7

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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