Arndell School
Children learning to thrive in a safe and engaging environment
Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
Arndell School is a small educational institution catering to primary-aged students from Kindergarten to Year 4 who experience emotional and behavioural support needs. Located at Badajoz Rd North Ryde, the school is integrated within Coral Tree Family Service, which falls under the Northern Sydney Area Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Arndell School aims to provide a stimulating curriculum, complete with both remedial and extension programs in essential areas like literacy, numeracy, and technology. The school's commitment to equity of opportunity ensures that each child has access to the education they require.
Collaborative Approach
Arndell School works closely with families, homeschools, and health professionals to holistically address the social, educational, and behavioural needs of each student. The school operates from Tuesday to Friday, allowing students to attend their homeschools on Mondays. This collaborative partnership makes use of regular communications to support students' reintegration into mainstream educational settings.
Tailored Programs
The personalised programs at Arndell School focus on individual student strengths, goals, and needs, ensuring that every child receives tailored support. The dedicated staff, trained to implement trauma-informed practices, create a nurturing environment where students can learn to regulate their emotions and build resilience. This supportive environment is crucial in guiding students toward regaining confidence in their learning and social interactions, ultimately preparing them to thrive in mainstream schooling once again.
Mission
At Arndell School, we support primary-aged students who find it difficult to participate successfully in their mainstream education due to emotional, behavioural, mental health, or relationship challenges. We offer short-term, individualised programs designed to help students re-engage with learning, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to return to their local school setting.
Location & Catchment Area
- Arndell School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Ryde East Public School 436 m
- B North Ryde Public School 1.1 km
- C Truscott Street Public School 1.1 km
- D Ryde Secondary College 1.3 km
- E Smalls Road Public School 1.5 km
- F Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre 1.6 km
- G Ryde Public School 1.9 km
- H Boronia Park Public School 2.2 km
- I Kent Road Public School 2.3 km
- J Lane Cove West Public School 2.6 km
- K Putney Public School 2.7 km
- L Mowbray Public School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 17 (1 girls, 16 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1011 (percentile 52)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 33% / 24% / 31% / 13%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 99
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Primary ungraded | 17 |
| Total | 17 |
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 | 17 | 1 | 16 | - | 1011 | 7.1 |
| 2024 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 88.2 | 1059 | 7.1 |
| 2023 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 91.2 | 1028 | 7.1 |
| 2022 | 21 | 4 | 17 | 88 | 1037 | 6.9 |
| 2021 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 93.6 | 1001 | 7 |
| 2020 | 12 | 1 | 11 | - | 1048 | 7 |
| 2019 | 18 | 5 | 13 | - | 1092 | 6.9 |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 | 21 | - | 1019 | 6.9 |
| 2017 | 19 | 4 | 15 | - | - | 6.8 |
| 2016 | 12 | 3 | 9 | - | - | 5.7 |
| 2015 | 12 | 4 | 8 | - | - | 5.7 |
| 2014 | 11 | 1 | 10 | - | - | 5.7 |
| 2013 | 13 | 3 | 10 | - | - | 5.7 |
| 2012 | 12 | 1 | 11 | - | - | 6.7 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 | 12 | - | - | 6.7 |
| 2010 | 9 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 5.6 |
| 2009 | 11 | 1 | 10 | - | - | 5.6 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 | 7 | - | - | 4.7 |
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.