# Carlton South Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 514 (2025)
- **Address**: 65-69 Jubilee Ave, Carlton NSW 2218
- **Phone**: (02) 9587 5235
- **Website**: https://carltonsth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: carltonsth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48629
- **Established**: 1922-08-01

## About

Carlton South Public School is a large and diverse institution located in the southern suburbs of Sydney, near St George Hospital and Tafe. The school is well-regarded for its educational excellence, along with notable achievements in sports and the arts. It caters to various learning styles by offering both support and enrichment programs. The dedicated staff at Carlton South provide numerous opportunities for students, including dance, choir, drama club, chess, public speaking, debating, and band. 

The strong focus on literacy and numeracy ensures a solid foundation for students' future learning, with a high percentage successfully applying for selective high school placements. The Learning Support Team offers additional assistance through programs such as English as a Second Language, Reading Recovery, and the Rainbow Reading initiatives. Young students in Year 1 can participate in the Being Excited About Reading (BEAR) program, encouraging early literacy skills. 

Advanced technology integration is a priority, with interactive whiteboards in every classroom and a well-equipped library that also serves as a resource centre for video conferencing with other schools. Students have access to wireless notebook computers and iPads to enhance their learning experience. 

The school’s core values—Cooperation, Honesty, Kindness, Respect, and Responsibility—underpin its Good Discipline and Effective Student Welfare policy, ensuring student well-being and happiness. Leadership opportunities are promoted through initiatives like the Student Representative Council, Buddy Program, and the Helping Hand Program. The school fosters a collaborative spirit between families and staff, enhancing students' learning through community involvement. Carlton South Public School embodies its motto, "Endeavour," and the banner statement, "Quality Education and in a Caring Environment," guiding its educational mission.

## Mission

At Carlton South Public School, the vision is to prepare all students to experience success in a dynamic world through quality, differentiated teaching and building high expectations in learning. Personalised learning is utilised to ensure that students are engaged, challenged and achieve their educational potential.

Motto: "Endeavour"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 514 |
| 2024 | 538 |
| 2023 | 586 |
| 2022 | 613 |
| 2021 | 640 |
| 2020 | 648 |
| 2019 | 645 |
| 2018 | 647 |
| 2017 | 610 |
| 2016 | 606 |
| 2015 | 596 |
| 2014 | 579 |
| 2013 | 556 |
| 2012 | 534 |
| 2011 | 525 |
| 2010 | 530 |
| 2009 | 527 |
| 2008 | 549 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48629-carlton-south-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.