# Cattai Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 57 (2025)
- **Address**: 487 Cattai Rd, Cattai NSW 2756
- **Phone**: (02) 4572 8445
- **Website**: https://cattai-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cattai-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50738
- **Established**: 1886-02-01

## About

Cattai Public School is a happy and safe rural school nestled along the picturesque Cattai Creek. The school prides itself on maintaining high yet fair expectations for students, who consistently achieve above-average results in National Assessment tests for Literacy and Mathematics. A dedicated reading recovery teacher supports students, and modern facilities, including interactive whiteboards and a computer room, enrich the educational experience.

## Teaching and Learning
Students at Cattai Public School engage in various learning programmes designed to cultivate skills and interests. The school incorporates connected classrooms to facilitate discussions with other schools, enhancing collaborative learning. Individualised tuition is a key feature, supported by academic competitions, debating, and public speaking. The Active School Sports program encourages fitness through diverse activities like Soccer, Gymnastics, and Athletics, promoting a healthy lifestyle.

## Community Involvement
Parental involvement plays a vital role at Cattai Public School, with regular fundraising activities and community support enhancing school life. The school also features upgraded playground facilities, including rubberised Soft Fall areas and mini goalposts, ensuring a safe play environment for students. 

## Student Wellbeing
Cattai Public School fosters a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring every student feels part of the school community. This supportive environment encourages emotional intelligence and social skills development, key components of a student's journey at the school.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Perseverance Conquers"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 57 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2008 | 65 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50738-cattai-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.