# Kanwal Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 500 (2025)
- **Address**: Craigie Ave, Kanwal NSW 2259
- **Phone**: (02) 4392 3477
- **Website**: https://kanwal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: kanwal-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48710
- **Established**: 1911-04-01

## About

Kanwal Public School is a comprehensive K-6 primary school located north of Wyong on the Central Coast of NSW. Established in 1911 as a one-teacher school, it has grown to become the largest primary school in NSW with over one thousand students enrolled in 1979. As of 2017, the school has a population of 666 students, including 71 students of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, accommodated in 27 classes and supported by a dedicated team of staff including a Principal, two Deputy Principals, four Assistant Principals, and 50 other teaching and support staff. The school receives additional funding aimed at enhancing the educational experience and implements various focus programs such as Early Action for Success, Focus on Reading (FOR), Language, Learning and Literacy (L3), and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL). 

Extra-curricular activities provide students with opportunities to engage in community-building pursuits such as Brospeak, Sistaspeak, band, environmental education, dance, and various sports. The school maintains strong partnerships with its Aboriginal community and has ongoing collaborations with parents and community members, enhancing the educational environment for all students. Kanwal Public School is proud to be a member of the Wadalba Schools Learning Community, which focuses on providing seamless K-12 educational experiences through supportive transition programs. The school has earned a reputation for excellence in academics, sports, and cultural activities, nurturing well-rounded, engaged young citizens who are prepared for future challenges.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision is to provide a quality teaching and learning environment focused on preparing students for a successful and rewarding future.

Motto: "Play the Game"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 500 |
| 2024 | 510 |
| 2023 | 553 |
| 2022 | 554 |
| 2021 | 582 |
| 2020 | 614 |
| 2019 | 614 |
| 2018 | 636 |
| 2017 | 675 |
| 2016 | 688 |
| 2015 | 699 |
| 2014 | 702 |
| 2013 | 726 |
| 2012 | 737 |
| 2011 | 722 |
| 2010 | 693 |
| 2009 | 697 |
| 2008 | 706 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48710-kanwal-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.