# Castlereagh Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 126 (2025)
- **Address**: 87-101 Post Office Rd, Castlereagh NSW 2749
- **Phone**: (02) 4776 1197
- **Website**: https://castlereag-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: castlereag-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50690
- **Established**: 1858-05-01

## About

Castlereagh Public School is a small, friendly institution located in an open, rural setting between Penrith and Richmond. The school prides itself on creating a caring and inclusive environment where every student feels safe and valued. With an emphasis on both academic excellence and personal growth, Castlereagh Public School aims to help every child learn, grow, and succeed from their very first day. 

## Educational Philosophy
The school’s statement of purpose focuses on recognising and striving for excellence in academic achievement, while also fostering positive aesthetic, personal, and social attitudes. This is achieved through whole-staff pastoral care for all pupils, helping them establish self-esteem and sensitivity towards others. The school’s motto, 'Courtesy and Good Citizenship', embodies these values and reflects the community-focused vision of the school.

## Community Engagement
Set in a semi-rural area, Castlereagh Public School encourages active community participation. Students are guided to develop self-reliance, leadership, and responsibility for their own welfare and that of their peers. The school nurtures respect for all members of the school and wider community, reinforcing the importance of being active, engaged citizens.

## Supportive Environment
Castlereagh Public School offers a comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students and values diversity within its inclusive school community. The dedicated staff ensure that every child has access to quality education tailored to meet their individual needs, promoting not only academic learning but also broader personal development.

## Mission

Castlereagh Public School's vision is the delivery of quality teaching and learning experiences and to recognise and strive for excellence in academic achievement.

Motto: "Courtesy and Good Citizenship"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 126 |
| 2024 | 114 |
| 2023 | 112 |
| 2022 | 104 |
| 2021 | 107 |
| 2020 | 101 |
| 2019 | 106 |
| 2018 | 109 |
| 2017 | 111 |
| 2016 | 106 |
| 2015 | 109 |
| 2014 | 101 |
| 2013 | 89 |
| 2012 | 90 |
| 2011 | 85 |
| 2010 | 92 |
| 2009 | 95 |
| 2008 | 89 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50690-castlereagh-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.