# Canley Heights Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Preschool to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 529 (2025)
- **Address**: Cambridge St, Canley Heights NSW 2166
- **Phone**: (02) 9724 3320
- **Website**: https://canleyhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: canleyhts-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48516
- **Established**: 1955-01-01

## About

Canley Heights Public School is a large primary school located in a low/medium density residential area in Fairfield, south-west of Sydney. With approximately 555 students, including 40 preschool children, the school serves a culturally and linguistically diverse community, with over 95% of students coming from language backgrounds other than English. The main languages spoken include Vietnamese, Khmer, Arabic, Samoan, and Chinese, while about 2.5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

The school is committed to addressing the educational needs of its students through substantial equity funding, enabling the development of targeted literacy and numeracy initiatives, as well as significant EAL/D and Community Language programs. A strong focus on student wellbeing aids in addressing the social and emotional needs of students, complemented by a broad curriculum that includes various extra-curricular activities such as dance, choir, chess, and tech club.

Canley Heights Public School promotes a culture of quality teaching, with a strong commitment to professional learning for staff to ensure engaging learning opportunities tailored to individual student needs. The school's well-presented grounds enhance outdoor learning experiences, supported by a purpose-built technology centre. Active partnerships with parents and external agencies, inclusive of play groups and English classes for families, foster strong community connections, ultimately creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.

## Mission

Our school is a vibrant community of learners where collaboration and curiosity inspire growth, and together we foster a supportive environment where every member thrives and succeeds.

Motto: "Lead and Guide"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 529 |
| 2024 | 528 |
| 2023 | 519 |
| 2022 | 509 |
| 2021 | 505 |
| 2020 | 529 |
| 2019 | 513 |
| 2018 | 534 |
| 2017 | 567 |
| 2016 | 554 |
| 2015 | 593 |
| 2014 | 607 |
| 2013 | 558 |
| 2012 | 556 |
| 2011 | 564 |
| 2010 | 538 |
| 2009 | 572 |
| 2008 | 585 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48516-canley-heights-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.