# Arndell School

Arndell School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 17 (2025)
- **Address**: Badajoz Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113
- **Phone**: (02) 9888 3737
- **Website**: https://arndell-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: arndell-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56158
- **Established**: 1959-09-01

## About

Arndell School is a small educational institution catering to primary-aged students from Kindergarten to Year 4 who experience emotional and behavioural support needs. Located at Badajoz Rd North Ryde, the school is integrated within Coral Tree Family Service, which falls under the Northern Sydney Area Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Arndell School aims to provide a stimulating curriculum, complete with both remedial and extension programs in essential areas like literacy, numeracy, and technology. The school's commitment to equity of opportunity ensures that each child has access to the education they require.

## Collaborative Approach

Arndell School works closely with families, homeschools, and health professionals to holistically address the social, educational, and behavioural needs of each student. The school operates from Tuesday to Friday, allowing students to attend their homeschools on Mondays. This collaborative partnership makes use of regular communications to support students' reintegration into mainstream educational settings.

## Tailored Programs

The personalised programs at Arndell School focus on individual student strengths, goals, and needs, ensuring that every child receives tailored support. The dedicated staff, trained to implement trauma-informed practices, create a nurturing environment where students can learn to regulate their emotions and build resilience. This supportive environment is crucial in guiding students toward regaining confidence in their learning and social interactions, ultimately preparing them to thrive in mainstream schooling once again.

## Mission

At Arndell School, we support primary-aged students who find it difficult to participate successfully in their mainstream education due to emotional, behavioural, mental health, or relationship challenges. We offer short-term, individualised programs designed to help students re-engage with learning, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to return to their local school setting.

Motto: "Children learning to thrive in a safe and engaging environment"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 8 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56158-arndell-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.