# Wardell Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 24 (2025)
- **Address**: 20 Richmond St, Wardell NSW 2477
- **Phone**: (02) 6683 4196
- **Website**: https://wardell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: wardell-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49769
- **Established**: 1867-01-01

## About

Wardell Public School is a quality learning environment located in Wardell, providing education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school community prides itself on fostering a responsible and hardworking student body, supported by helpful and caring teachers. Its motto, 'Learning is Life', reflects the school's commitment to instilling a lifelong learning mindset among its students.

## Educational Commitment
The school's primary focus is to deliver a high-quality education that promotes student well-being and achievement. With a current enrolment of approximately 60 children, Wardell Public School has a dedicated staff team, including three full-time teachers and various support personnel, all working diligently to ensure positive educational outcomes. The involvement of parents and community members is highly encouraged, contributing to a nurturing and collaborative atmosphere.

## Facilities
The school's facilities include four classrooms, a library, an administration block, a covered outdoor learning area, and spacious grounds that provide ample room for sports and recreational activities. The school has a long-standing tradition dating back to its founding in 1867, and after being affected by floods in early 2022, recovery efforts have led to a rebuilding project to enhance the school’s resilience against future disasters.

## Community Engagement
Wardell Public School actively fosters partnerships with families and the local community, ensuring that every child's worth and potential are recognised and developed. The school's vision values cultural inclusivity, particularly through collaboration with the Bundjalung Aboriginal community, creating an environment where diverse backgrounds are celebrated.

## Mission

Wardell Public School is committed to delivering high-quality education focused on student wellbeing and achievement. We value cultural inclusivity and strive to create a supportive environment where every student feels known, valued, and cared for.

Motto: "Learning is Life"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2008 | 58 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49769-wardell-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.