# Kandos Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 95 (2025)
- **Address**: 23-37 Dangar Street, Kandos NSW 2848
- **Phone**: (02) 6379 4201
- **Website**: https://kandos-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: kandos-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 51070
- **Established**: 1874-11-01

## About

Kandos Public School provides students with comprehensive educational programs delivered by highly qualified, dedicated teachers and support staff. The school has a friendly, welcoming feel, reflecting strong relationships and cohesiveness between staff, students, parents, and the wider community. A strong leadership team makes child-centred decision making a feature of the school.

## Facilities and Resources
The school has undergone major upgrades, including new classrooms, a purpose-built library, and a multi-purpose hall that provide stimulating learning environments. It supports special education students through two multi-categorical classes and benefits from funding and planning support from the National Partnership and Priority Schools programs. Key learning areas are well-resourced, with specialised facilities such as a computer room and interactive whiteboards in every classroom.

## Student Engagement
Kandos Public School offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including choir, guitar, dance, public speaking, debating, and various sports. The school is committed to delivering innovative programs and supports access to regional initiatives for gifted and talented students. Staff encourage participation in professional development, enhancing teaching methods to cater to different learning styles and foster student engagement.

## Community Involvement
Parental involvement is promoted at all levels, including in-class activities, P&C gatherings, and workshops. The school fosters a culture of excellence and pride, aiming to develop students into informed, caring, and responsible community members, with key messages of being safe, respectful, and on task. The motto, 'Learn to Live', encapsulates the school's commitment to lifelong learning.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision: At Kandos Public School, we are dedicated to delivering personalised, high-quality education that empowers every student to excel, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

Motto: "Learn to Live"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 95 |
| 2024 | 112 |
| 2023 | 129 |
| 2022 | 138 |
| 2021 | 145 |
| 2020 | 143 |
| 2019 | 143 |
| 2018 | 134 |
| 2017 | 143 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2015 | 156 |
| 2014 | 187 |
| 2013 | 187 |
| 2012 | 180 |
| 2011 | 201 |
| 2010 | 219 |
| 2009 | 237 |
| 2008 | 213 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/51070-kandos-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.