Cairnsfoot School
Every child has the right to quality public education.
Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
Cairnsfoot School, located in Brighton-Le-Sands, is a dedicated educational institution catering to approximately 80 students aged 4 to 18 years with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. The school focuses on creating a caring, safe, and quality learning environment that respects the dignity and individuality of all members of the school community.
Individualised Learning Programs
The school prides itself on developing functional individual educational programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. These programs encompass the key learning areas (KLAs) and are designed to enhance effective communication, promote high standards of social behaviour, and facilitate the productive use of leisure time.
Community Engagement
Cairnsfoot School fosters a strong partnership with parents and the wider community to create an inclusive environment where mutual understanding, respect, and trust thrive. Individual communication systems are employed for all students, ensuring accessibility of learning in various environments. The school's approach emphasises that boundaries are fluid, allowing instruction to take place in community settings where students can apply their learning practically.
The leadership at Cairnsfoot School is dedicated to ensuring that every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their very first day. The collaborative efforts between teachers, support staff, and families drive the commitment to empower students to learn, grow, and succeed.
Mission
Cairnsfoot School is a school for specific purposes in Brighton-Le-Sands. We provide individualised educational programs that support students to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cairnsfoot School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Brighton-Le-Sands Public School 916 m
- B Rockdale Public School 991 m
- C Kyeemagh Public School 1.1 km
- D St George Girls High School 1.6 km
- E Arncliffe Public School 1.6 km
- F Kogarah Public School 1.7 km
- G Kogarah High School 1.8 km
- H Bayside High School 2.0 km
- I St George School 2.1 km
- J St George Hospital School 2.2 km
- K Bexley Public School 2.3 km
- L Athelstane Public School 2.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 99 (23 girls, 76 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 99
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1036 (percentile 62)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 24% / 28% / 31% / 17%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 92
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 77%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 23.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 22
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Primary ungraded | 42 |
| Secondary ungraded | 57 |
| Total | 99 |
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 | 99 | 23 | 76 | - | 1036 | 23.8 |
| 2024 | 102 | 24 | 78 | 86.6 | 1035 | 23.7 |
| 2023 | - | - | - | 85 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - | - | 81.5 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - | - | 88.7 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.