# Karangi Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 29 (2025)
- **Address**: Coffs Harbour-Coramba Rd, Karangi NSW 2450
- **Phone**: (02) 6653 8284
- **Website**: https://karangi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: karangi-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49658
- **Established**: 1892-04-01

## About

Karangi Public School is located on the North Coast of New South Wales, nine kilometres northwest of Coffs Harbour in the Orara Valley. The school is dedicated to promoting integrity, confidence, lifelong learning, and excellence among its students. The school's motto, "Truthful and Trustworthy," reflects its commitment to values education. Karangi Public School provides a caring and supportive environment characterised by quality educational programs and a strong commitment to student wellbeing and community involvement.

## Community and Culture
The school fosters a strong sense of community that engages students, staff, parents, and the wider community, creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Its core values centre around respect, enabling high standards of learning and fostering student self-confidence and self-esteem. The school plan outlines strategic directions focused on Student Wellbeing, Student Engagement, and Evidence-Based Teaching.

## Educational Programs
Karangi Public School offers innovative teaching methods combined with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy development, tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with additional learning requirements through Individualised Education Plans. The school has integrated technology into its learning environment, ensuring that students are equipped with essential skills for the future.

## Extracurricular Opportunities
The school’s programs include extracurricular activities that promote physical and emotional wellbeing, alongside initiatives like the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program that connect students with the natural world. Additionally, Karangi Public School collaborates with the Orara Valley Learning Community, enhancing opportunities for professional development and student engagement across the network of schools.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Motto: "Truthful and Trustworthy"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2020 | 74 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2017 | 114 |
| 2016 | 130 |
| 2015 | 138 |
| 2014 | 121 |
| 2013 | 95 |
| 2012 | 81 |
| 2011 | 91 |
| 2010 | 82 |
| 2009 | 84 |
| 2008 | 94 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49658-karangi-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.