# Passfield Park School

Passfield Park School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Minto, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 98 (2025)
- **Address**: 39 Durham Street, Minto NSW 2566
- **Phone**: (02) 9600 2200
- **Website**: https://passfield-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: passfield-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56259
- **Established**: 1980-01-01

## About

Passfield Park School caters for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, from Kindergarten to Year 12. Many of the 69 students may also have autism, sensory, and/or physical disabilities, making it a vital part of the local multicultural community. The school offers a rich learning environment that incorporates the K-6 curriculum and Life Skills programs for Years 7-12, ensuring all students are engaged and supported in their learning journey.

## Individual Learning Goals
Each student at Passfield Park School has individual learning goals that are collaboratively developed with school staff, families, therapists, and other relevant personnel. The community holds high expectations for all students, aiming to help them lead fulfilling, productive, and content lives after graduation.

## School Vision
The school's vision is 'Together, we learn, participate and strive to achieve our best.' To fulfil this vision, Passfield Park School has integrated technology throughout its curriculum, allowing students to benefit from digital learning across all areas. A focus on communication is paramount, as it fosters learning across all subjects, enhancing literacy and numeracy while promoting social skills and independence, which contribute to the students' overall wellbeing.

## Strong Community Commitment
The staff and community at Passfield Park School are dedicated to supporting each student’s success. As noted by a student, it truly is 'the perfect place for students to learn.' The environment is designed to maximise student learning opportunities, creating a safe, joyful atmosphere where dignity and independence are emphasised.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. We welcome students of all abilities and backgrounds into a supportive and inclusive environment. Our programs are personalised to meet the unique needs, strengths, and interests of each student. We work closely with families, carers, and specialists to design individual learning and wellbeing plans.

Motto: "Together, we learn, participate and strive to achieve our best."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 98 |
| 2024 | 102 |
| 2023 | 102 |
| 2022 | 93 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2017 | 69 |
| 2016 | 69 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2014 | 62 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2012 | 64 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2009 | 56 |
| 2008 | 48 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56259-passfield-park-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.