Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
Anson Street School provides specialist and intensive support for students with diverse learning needs. Catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 12 who meet the NSW Department of Education's disability criteria, the school accommodates individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges, or behavioural difficulties. The school's philosophy emphasises that all students can learn and succeed, with highly trained staff delivering quality, student-centred education.
Educational Programs
Anson Street School offers flexible and meaningful learning programs based on both mainstream and Life Skills curricula. Secondary students have the opportunity to study electives and participate in work experience, with various pathways available for achieving their HSC qualifications. Individualised support further enhances educational outcomes, with services like speech pathology, physiotherapy, and counselling available to optimise student learning.
Facilities
The school is purpose-built with wheelchair accessibility, featuring specialist spaces like a sensory gym, hydrotherapy pool, café, library, and outdoor play areas. Notably, the on-site farm provides hands-on experiences in viticulture and horticulture, fostering a sustainable future.
Community Engagement
Anson Street School encourages student participation in extra-curricular activities such as sailing and community programs. The school's commitment to a collaborative and inclusive environment is central to its mission, supporting students to thrive as engaged citizens.
Mission
Anson Street School delivers quality, individualised education within a safe and supportive environment. We collaborate with families, nurture independence, and empower students to become valued members of the community both now and in the future.
Location & Catchment Area
- Anson Street School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Orange Public School 1.1 km
- B Glenroi Heights Public School 1.4 km
- C Calare Public School 2.0 km
- D Orange High School 2.2 km
- E Orange East Public School 2.2 km
- F Canobolas High School 2.3 km
- G Bowen Public School 2.6 km
- H Bletchington Public School 3.2 km
- I Canobolas Public School 4.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 134 (54 girls, 80 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 134
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 882 (percentile 8)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 64% / 18% / 11% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 159
- Indigenous students
- 27%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 29.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 25.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Primary ungraded | 48 |
| Secondary ungraded | 86 |
| Total | 134 |
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 | 134 | 54 | 80 | - | 882 | 29.8 |
| 2024 | 131 | 49 | 82 | 81 | 867 | 28.7 |
| 2023 | 129 | 45 | 84 | 82 | 864 | 28.7 |
| 2022 | 124 | 40 | 84 | 78.9 | 861 | 28.5 |
| 2021 | 127 | 37 | 90 | 82.9 | 855 | 28.5 |
| 2020 | 129 | 42 | 87 | - | 843 | 28.5 |
| 2019 | 131 | 43 | 88 | - | 856 | 28.5 |
| 2018 | 119 | 45 | 74 | - | 896 | 25.9 |
| 2017 | 122 | 43 | 79 | - | - | 24.7 |
| 2016 | 104 | 38 | 66 | - | - | 23.5 |
| 2015 | 98 | 28 | 70 | - | - | 23.5 |
| 2014 | 98 | 24 | 74 | - | - | 23.5 |
| 2013 | 94 | 27 | 67 | - | - | 23.5 |
| 2012 | 88 | 30 | 58 | - | - | 22.4 |
| 2011 | 82 | 28 | 54 | - | - | 20.4 |
| 2010 | 86 | 29 | 57 | - | - | 19.3 |
| 2009 | 86 | 31 | 55 | - | 928 | 19.1 |
| 2008 | 81 | 36 | 45 | - | 928 | 19.3 |
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.