Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
The Ponds School was established in 2012, initially located on the grounds of Riverstone High School, and has grown to accommodate 112 students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 7, with plans to eventually serve students up to Year 12. This school focuses on students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, many of whom also face complex needs such as autism, physical disabilities, and health care requirements.
Personalised Learning Plans
Each student at The Ponds School has a Personalised Learning Plan (PLP) that is developed collaboratively with families and therapists, ensuring tailored educational experiences that aim for individual goals aligned with the syllabus. The school employs the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework and has dedicated Learning Support and Wellbeing teams to foster an inclusive environment.
Commitment to Quality Education
The staff are dedicated to the Quality Teaching Framework, working together to provide meaningful educational experiences in a safe and supportive setting. Independence is encouraged, with the school striving to assist students in becoming valued community members both now and into the future.
Community Engagement
The Ponds School prioritises building strong relationships within its diverse community, drawing students from various geographical areas. The commitment to family support and community ties is a hallmark of the school’s ethos. At present, the school is operating at capacity with 19 classes, reflecting its vital role in the local educational landscape.
Mission
The Ponds School provides quality individualised and meaningful education in a safe and caring environment. The Ponds School supports families, encourages independence, and assists students to become valued members of the community now and in the future.
Location & Catchment Area
- The Ponds School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A John Palmer Public School 1.0 km
- B Riverbank Public School 1.3 km
- C Kellyville Ridge Public School 1.4 km
- D The Ponds High School 1.4 km
- E Tallawong Public School 1.7 km
- F Rouse Hill Public School 2.3 km
- G Rouse Hill High School 2.3 km
- H Ironbark Ridge Public School 2.3 km
- I Barnier Public School 2.7 km
- J Galungara Public School 2.9 km
- K Hambledon Public School 3.0 km
- L Beaumont Hills Public School 3.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 120 (44 girls, 76 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 120
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1038 (percentile 63)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 23% / 27% / 26% / 25%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 78
- Indigenous students
- 6%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 60%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 23.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 23.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Primary ungraded | 39 |
| Secondary ungraded | 81 |
| Total | 120 |
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 | 120 | 44 | 76 | - | 1038 | 23.8 |
| 2024 | 118 | 46 | 72 | 83 | 1028 | 23.6 |
| 2023 | - | - | - | 84.4 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - | - | 77.8 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - | - | 83.5 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.