# Carinya School

Carinya School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Mortdale, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 55 (2025)
- **Address**: Colebourne Ave, Mortdale NSW 2223
- **Phone**: (02) 9580 2852
- **Website**: https://carinya-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: carinya-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56201
- **Established**: 1981-01-01

## About

Carinya School provides specialised educational programs for students in Years 3 to 12 who experience challenges such as intellectual disabilities, anxiety, and autism. The school emphasises tailored learning programs designed to build confidence, independence, and knowledge in a supportive environment. Through its Individualised Learning Plans, Carinya School addresses each student's unique mental health needs and promotes both academic and vocational achievements.

## Program Overview
Carinya School's curriculum includes mandatory Board of Studies (BOS) courses alongside a variety of electives, such as music, physical activity and sport, marine studies, and lifestyle and recreation studies. These courses are structured to facilitate hands-on learning experiences, catering to different individual needs. This ensures students can work towards regular or life-skills outcomes that enhance their educational journey.

## Community Engagement
The school encourages students to engage with the wider community through service learning projects, including bush regeneration and work experience opportunities. This promotes the development of essential social skills, resilience, and healthy lifestyles among students.

## Facilities and Support
Carinya School shares its facilities, including a library, hall, and playing fields, with Mortdale Primary School, enhancing its resources and community involvement. The supportive structure at the school aims to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to express their creativity and growth, regardless of their disabilities.

## Mission

Carinya School delivers educational programs for students aged 8 to 18 years who experience difficulties managing strong emotions. Our school programs support students with intellectual disability and mental health problems including anxiety and autism.

Motto: "Building confidence, knowledge and independence"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 55 |
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2008 | 47 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56201-carinya-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.