# The Crescent School

The Crescent School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 77 (2025)
- **Address**: Fitzroy St, Goulburn NSW 2580
- **Phone**: (02) 4821 3680
- **Website**: https://crescent-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: crescent-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56285
- **Established**: 1969-01-01

## About

The Crescent School, located in Goulburn, caters specifically for students with intellectual disabilities aged 4 to 18. The school serves a broad geographical area, including outlying areas such as Crookwell, Exeter, Lake Bathurst, and Gunning. It is dedicated to providing quality educational programs in a supportive and engaging environment, enabling all students to achieve their full potential.

## Education Programs
The Crescent School focuses on developing individual education plans in consultation with parents and support staff, ensuring each student's unique strengths and needs are addressed. The comprehensive education program promotes enjoyment, achievement, and overall success for each student.

Life skills are emphasised as a significant part of the curriculum, with real-world learning experiences helping to reinforce skills in various contexts, both within the school environment and the local community. The school prides itself on fostering independence and confidence through tailored programs that focus on key areas such as literacy, numeracy, communication, and personal development.

## Community and Support
Collaboration with families and community organisations is at the heart of The Crescent School's approach. The school actively works with families to create personalised learning plans and maintains strong partnerships with local organisations to enhance real-world learning opportunities for students. The Parent and Community (P&C) group also plays a vital role in supporting various enriching experiences throughout the year, contributing to the vibrant school community.

With a dedicated staff of skilled educators, The Crescent School aims to provide an inclusive environment where every student is valued and encouraged to learn and grow within a caring atmosphere.

## Mission

At The Crescent School, we believe that education has the power to transform lives. Our dedicated staff deliver quality teaching and learning programs that are tailored to meet each student’s unique strengths, interests, and needs. We are committed to supporting every student in realising their capabilities by equipping them with lifelong skills to participate in society in a way that is meaningful for them.

Motto: "Hand in Hand - Together we Achieve"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 77 |
| 2024 | 83 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2021 | 83 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2017 | 65 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2015 | 68 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2008 | 43 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56285-the-crescent-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.