# Unanderra Public School

Unanderra Public School is a NSW government primary school in Cordeaux Heights, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 348 (2025)
- **Address**: Derribong Drive, Cordeaux Heights NSW 2526
- **Phone**: (02) 4272 8730
- **Website**: https://unanderra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: unanderra-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 45438
- **Established**: 1878-01-01

## About

Unanderra Public School is a centre of quality education serving the Unanderra and Cordeaux Heights communities. The school prides itself on the care and learning provided for all students and enjoys an active, supportive community. It teaches an inclusive and comprehensive curriculum strongly based in literacy and numeracy, supported by current technologies and underpinned by cutting edge student welfare initiatives. 

## Foundation Values
Unanderra Public School's foundation values focus on quality, equity, participation, the provision of a caring school community, and the opportunity for all children to reach their potential. The school's positive culture encourages students to do their 'personal best' in all aspects of school life, including academic endeavours across the key learning areas, performing arts, and sporting opportunities. 

## Community Engagement
The school fosters strong relationships among students, staff, and the community, creating an environment of mutual respect and high expectation for learning, which includes a strong moral code. The principal, Anissa Rajendra, highlights that the school has proudly served the community for almost 150 years, emphasizing a nurturing, engaging education where every child is known, valued, and cared for. 

Unanderra Public School is not only focused on academic success but also on empowering students as lifelong learners and responsible citizens while honouring the Aboriginal history of the area. The motto, 'Strive to Achieve', embodies the school's commitment to belonging, growth, and wellbeing across the school community.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Unanderra Public School embraces a shared vision of connectedness that strengthens the capacity of students to promote their emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.

Motto: "Strive to Achieve"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 348 |
| 2024 | 354 |
| 2023 | 358 |
| 2022 | 378 |
| 2021 | 374 |
| 2020 | 371 |
| 2019 | 369 |
| 2018 | 381 |
| 2017 | 401 |
| 2016 | 413 |
| 2015 | 436 |
| 2014 | 457 |
| 2013 | 467 |
| 2012 | 482 |
| 2011 | 489 |
| 2010 | 496 |
| 2009 | 510 |
| 2008 | 521 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/45438-unanderra-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.