# Cawdor Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 76 (2025)
- **Address**: Cawdor Public School 685 Cawdor Road, Cawdor NSW 2570
- **Phone**: (02) 4636 6133
- **Website**: https://cawdor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cawdor-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50222
- **Established**: 1858-06-01

## About

Cawdor Public School is a small primary school located in a picturesque rural setting near Camden, catering to 77 enrolled students. The school fosters a caring family atmosphere and actively engages with the community. It provides a variety of educational programs tailored to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring students are involved in all aspects of school life and have opportunities to develop their individual interests and talents.

## Educational Programs
The school's comprehensive physical education program encourages all students to remain physically active and participate in a range of sports at both school and representative levels. Specialist instructors in dance and gymnastics conduct year-round programs. Leadership development is a key focus, with students assuming various roles, including school captains, vice captains, student councillors, and monitors for technology and the library. Additionally, a buddy program pairs older students with younger ones, promoting a culture of care and support throughout the school.

## Student Wellbeing
Cawdor Public School prioritises pastoral care and a values-based approach to student welfare, ensuring that every pupil feels valued and is motivated to achieve their personal best. The school maintains a strong commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment where excellence is pursued collaboratively among educators, staff, and parents, aimed at providing equitable opportunities for each child.

Cawdor Public School continues to uphold its vision of fostering student success and active citizenship, preparing them to thrive in their future endeavours.

## Mission

At Cawdor Public School we strive for academic excellence where every student is supported to achieve their best. Respectful partnerships with our wider community and our nurturing support of students have facilitated high student engagement with skills for life-long learning.

Motto: "Striving Always"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 76 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2023 | 84 |
| 2022 | 79 |
| 2021 | 84 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2019 | 84 |
| 2018 | 80 |
| 2017 | 85 |
| 2016 | 76 |
| 2015 | 66 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2013 | 63 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2009 | 70 |
| 2008 | 89 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50222-cawdor-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.