# Canterbury South Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 269 (2025)
- **Address**: High St, Canterbury NSW 2193
- **Phone**: (02) 9789 5255
- **Website**: https://canterburs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: canterburs-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48562
- **Established**: 1926-05-01

## About

Canterbury South Public School, established in 1926, is a vibrant K–6 comprehensive co-educational public school located near Cup and Saucer Creek, nestled between Earlwood, Clemton Park, and Campsie. With an enrolment of 290 students, the school prides itself on its diverse community, with over 68% of students coming from a language background other than English, representing 36 different languages, including significant groups from Greek, Arabic, and Vietnamese backgrounds.

## Innovative Learning Environment

At Canterbury South Public School, every student is encouraged to become a critical and creative thinker, developing resilience and confidence. The school offers rich learning experiences designed to promote cognitive flexibility and complex problem-solving skills. Students benefit from wellbeing programs that bolster emotional intelligence and foster collaboration.

The teaching practices at Canterbury South are based on evidence-informed strategies, ensuring a strong focus on literacy and numeracy. Furthermore, the innovative teaching and learning programs empower students to take charge of their own learning, supporting a growth mindset.

## Community Partnerships

Collaboration between home, school, and community is a central tenet of the school’s philosophy, creating a culture of shared responsibility for students' learning. Through strong local connections and an inclusive environment, Canterbury South aims to be a school where every child is known, valued, and supported, laying the foundations for a lifelong love of learning.

## Mission

Together we can inspire futures, shape confident learners, and build a stronger community. At our school, every student is known, valued, and supported.

Motto: "The school has really supported my child’s growth over the years. Thanks to the amazing teachers. Now, they are doing really well and flourishing in high school. We are very grateful for all the support."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 269 |
| 2024 | 258 |
| 2023 | 259 |
| 2022 | 242 |
| 2021 | 243 |
| 2020 | 258 |
| 2019 | 287 |
| 2018 | 287 |
| 2017 | 276 |
| 2016 | 265 |
| 2015 | 260 |
| 2014 | 231 |
| 2013 | 217 |
| 2012 | 194 |
| 2011 | 181 |
| 2010 | 187 |
| 2009 | 184 |
| 2008 | 161 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48562-canterbury-south-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.