# Fisher Road School

Fisher Road School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Dee Why, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 62 (2025)
- **Address**: 115 Fisher Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099
- **Phone**: (02) 9981 5222
- **Website**: https://fisherrd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: fisherrd-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56228
- **Established**: 1953-06-01

## About

Fisher Road School is located in Dee Why on Sydney's northern beaches, providing educational opportunities for students aged 4 to 18 who have high support needs due to intellectual disabilities. Many students at the school face additional physical, emotional, and sensory challenges. The school offers tailored, individualised programs designed to meet the unique needs of each student, focusing on their development and participation in the community. With a minimum of one teacher and a teacher's aide in every class, the school supports meaningful engagement through activities such as shopping, work training, and integration into mainstream settings.

Communication is a key focus at Fisher Road School, utilising the Pictorial Exchange Communication System across all programs to enhance students' expressive and receptive skills. Each classroom is equipped with internet-linked computers and most feature interactive whiteboards, enriching the learning experience and fostering skill development in adaptive technology. Therapy services are provided through the Department of Aging, Disability and Home Care, facilitating additional support for students.

The school prides itself on strong partnerships with families and the community, aiming to empower students to become lifelong learners and active members of society. Through hands-on experiences, such as gardening, cooking, and participation in the arts, students develop confidence and independence while navigating their educational journey. The overarching goal at Fisher Road School is to respect every student's journey and to provide robust pathways as they transition into post-school life, ensuring a strong sense of belonging and personal growth.

## Mission

Fisher Road School provide high-quality, individualised education within a supportive and inclusive environment. Our programs are designed to deliver meaningful learning experiences that nurture each student’s strengths, while building independence, and confidence. Through strong and respectful partnerships with families and the wider community, we empower our students to become lifelong learners and active, valued members of society.

Motto: "Together We Can"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 62 |
| 2024 | 59 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2020 | 54 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2012 | 60 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2009 | 62 |
| 2008 | 62 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56228-fisher-road-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.