# Minerva School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 47 (2025)
- **Address**: Eton St, Sutherland NSW 2232
- **Phone**: (02) 9521 3439
- **Website**: https://minerva-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: minerva-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56247
- **Established**: 1965-01-01

## About

Minerva School caters for primary and secondary aged students with special needs, particularly those with intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbances, autism, and associated mental health needs. The school's mission centres on integrating students into the community, implemented within a supportive and nurturing environment that allows for diverse and appropriate curricula to foster lifelong learning.

## Individualised Education
At Minerva School, every student benefits from an individual education, transition, or vocational plan created collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and community personnel. This approach ensures that the educational, social, and vocational needs of each student are specifically addressed. By Year 10, students are prepared to undertake a life skills School Certificate, while those in Years 11 and 12 can participate in a special program leading to a Higher School Certificate.

## Facilities and Resources
Minerva School is equipped with innovative classroom technologies and a dedicated computer learning space that provides secure internet access to support various student learning programs. The school features a fully equipped Sensory Therapy room and facilities for Industrial Arts and Food Technology. Furthermore, the school promotes student engagement through a vibrant school band and multiple specialised spaces, including a multi-sensory room, sensory garden, and fitness centre. These resources create a rich environment for students to thrive academically and socially, ultimately preparing them for post-school pathways.

## Mission

At Minerva School, our vision is clear: every child is known not only by name but for who they are—their strengths, needs, and passions. Our school-wide rules and expectations reflect the core values we strive to instil in our students. Developed collaboratively with staff, parents, carers, and students, our overarching principles are that we are safe, caring learners.

Motto: "Learning for Life"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2024 | 48 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2012 | 49 |
| 2011 | 55 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2008 | 46 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56247-minerva-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.