# Chatham Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 222 (2025)
- **Address**: 17-19 Chatham Ave, Taree NSW 2430
- **Phone**: (02) 6551 1081
- **Website**: https://chatham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: chatham-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49546
- **Established**: 1952-01-01

## About

Chatham Public School, founded in 1953, is located in the large country town of Taree on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. The school boasts expansive park-like playgrounds and well-equipped classrooms featuring the latest technology, and is conveniently situated within walking distance to Chatham High School, playing fields, and the local aquatic centre. With an enrolment of 296 students, including 92 Aboriginal students, Chatham Public School is experiencing steady growth in its student population. The school's Family Occupation and Educational Index (FOEI) of 175 enables it to attract substantial funding, which is utilised to provide tailored and targeted teaching and learning programs.

## Educational Programs
Chatham Public School implements the Early Action for Success program, which has positively influenced measurable student achievement since its inception in 2015. The school community is committed to high expectations and continuous improvement in learning outcomes. Staff members are enthusiastic and dedicated, creating individualised learning experiences suited to each student's needs. The school celebrates academic, sporting, and cultural achievements and employs differentiated teaching methods to ensure all students can engage with the curriculum at appropriate levels.

## Community Engagement
The school effectively consults with the local community, continually striving for improvement and excellence. Chatham Public School works closely with the North Manning Learning Community and the Taree Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, ensuring support programs are in place for students from diverse backgrounds. It aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where every child belongs and feels valued, ultimately empowering learners to become successful, confident, and creative individuals.

## Mission

Chatham Public School aims to ensure that all students flourish and achieve academic and social success in a safe, dynamic, innovative, challenging and inclusive learning environment.

Motto: "Empowering learners to become successful, confident and creative individuals."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 222 |
| 2024 | 229 |
| 2023 | 230 |
| 2022 | 263 |
| 2021 | 254 |
| 2020 | 272 |
| 2019 | 263 |
| 2018 | 296 |
| 2017 | 277 |
| 2016 | 272 |
| 2015 | 271 |
| 2014 | 263 |
| 2013 | 314 |
| 2012 | 325 |
| 2011 | 327 |
| 2010 | 335 |
| 2009 | 318 |
| 2008 | 311 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49546-chatham-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.