# Cringila Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 163 (2025)
- **Address**: Sheffield St, Cringila NSW 2502
- **Phone**: (02) 4274 1768
- **Website**: https://cringila-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cringila-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49950
- **Established**: 1957-01-01

## About

Cringila Public School is a culturally diverse primary school located in Cringila, committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based educational opportunities for its 168 students. Emphasising a growth mindset, the school maintains high expectations for all students, fostering a culture of achievement through innovative and differentiated learning strategies. The dedicated staff collaborates to ensure engagement in the curriculum, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy. Cringila Public School also integrates initiatives like Visible Learning, STEM education, and inquiry-based learning to enhance the educational experience.

The school's motto, 'A Caring Cultural Community', encapsulates its ethos and is supported by Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) principles centred around being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. This foundational culture guides the school's strategic directions and priorities. In addition to its academic programs, Cringila Public School is renowned for its Living Classroom initiative and partners with the Warrawong Community of Schools to promote sustainability through the Permaculture Partners initiative.

Cringila Public School is situated on Dharawal Country, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the local Aboriginal community. The school’s mission reflects a commitment to inclusivity and support for all students, ensuring they feel safe and valued from their first day. A new public preschool is currently under development at the school, set to enhance early education opportunities and cater to the needs of the community by 2027. With comprehensive support systems in place, every child is encouraged to thrive academically and socially within this welcoming environment.

## Mission

At Cringila Public School, we develop curious and resilient learners who are connected to culture and aspire to and strive for excellence.

Motto: "A Caring Cultural Community"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 163 |
| 2024 | 161 |
| 2023 | 145 |
| 2022 | 142 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2020 | 131 |
| 2019 | 129 |
| 2018 | 145 |
| 2017 | 155 |
| 2016 | 151 |
| 2015 | 167 |
| 2014 | 149 |
| 2013 | 148 |
| 2012 | 150 |
| 2011 | 141 |
| 2010 | 153 |
| 2009 | 148 |
| 2008 | 152 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49950-cringila-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.