# Cardiff North Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 149 (2025)
- **Address**: Wansbeck Valley Rd, Cardiff NSW 2285
- **Phone**: (02) 4954 0404
- **Website**: https://cardiffnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cardiffnth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49002
- **Established**: 1956-09-01

## About

Cardiff North Public School is located in Cardiff and is part of the Lake Macquarie North Principals' Network. The school acknowledges that staff and students learn on the traditional lands of the Awabakal people. This public school prides itself on fostering a strong community spirit, supported by a dedicated P&C, and works closely with the Cardiff Community of Schools and Kumaridha AECG. 

## Educational Philosophy
The school maintains high expectations in teaching and learning, focusing on student wellbeing and community engagement. Each educator is committed to providing a high-quality education that cultivates successful learners. Evidence-based practices in Literacy and Numeracy, supplemented by instructional leadership, create a robust foundation for student progress. 

## Student Support and Wellbeing
Cardiff North Public School establishes individual learning and wellbeing goals through collaboration among students, teachers, and parents. Achievements are regularly celebrated, fostering a positive school culture. Students have access to a range of cultural, sporting, and educational opportunities both within and outside the school environment. 

## Strategic Focus Areas
The school’s strategic improvement plan highlights key areas such as Growth and Attainment through explicit teaching and data literacy, as well as Learning Culture and Wellbeing focusing on attendance and wellbeing. This commitment to evidence-based practices ensures that every child receives tailored support to cultivate their abilities, reinforcing the school’s mission of creating confident and self-motivated learners capable of contributing as informed citizens.

## Mission

Cardiff North Public School strives for excellence by delivering quality, evidence-based, inclusive education within a culture of high expectations.

Motto: "Care, Respect, Responsibility, Co-operation."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 149 |
| 2024 | 141 |
| 2023 | 145 |
| 2022 | 135 |
| 2021 | 149 |
| 2020 | 173 |
| 2019 | 161 |
| 2018 | 159 |
| 2017 | 159 |
| 2016 | 150 |
| 2015 | 153 |
| 2014 | 140 |
| 2013 | 132 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2011 | 121 |
| 2010 | 119 |
| 2009 | 124 |
| 2008 | 134 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49002-cardiff-north-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.