# Otford Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 48 (2025)
- **Address**: Station Rd, Otford NSW 2508
- **Phone**: (02) 4294 1323
- **Website**: https://otford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: otford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49978
- **Established**: 1885-01-01

## About

Otford Public School, established in 1885, is a small community school located in Otford, dedicated to nurturing children and preparing them for the future. With a clear commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school’s motto is: **We Learn and Grow Together**. 

## Learning Environment

This school is determined to build an innovative learning community that caters to the diverse needs of its students. It focuses on empowering learners through a balanced approach to education, involving a combination of mindset, skillset, and toolset that encourages creative thinking. The school aims to create a culture where all students are engaged in pursuit of excellence across various subjects, including a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, as well as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) themes.

## Community Engagement

Otford Public School prides itself on its active and involved parent community, which plays a crucial role in supporting classroom learning and fundraising for school initiatives. Additionally, the school is part of the Seacliff Community of Schools and collaborates with other educational institutions to share resources and enrich the learning experience for all students. 

## Vision for Students

The school strives to develop students who are innovative, creative, successful, and resilient, equipping them with the skills they need to be informed and responsible citizens both locally and globally. By fostering critical and creative thinking, the school ensures that each learner receives a tailored educational experience that aims at personal and academic growth. Overall, Otford Public School is committed to supporting every student to excel and thrive in a collaborative, caring environment.

## Mission

Otford Public School is dedicated to working together in an engaged, collaborative, respectful and innovative learning culture with high expectations for all who enter our school, in the pursuit of excellence, innovation, challenge and clarity.

Motto: "We learn and grow together."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 48 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2019 | 54 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2016 | 60 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2014 | 57 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2008 | 65 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49978-otford-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.