# Canterbury Vale School

Canterbury Vale School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Lakemba, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 36 (2025)
- **Address**: 24 Wangee Rd, Lakemba NSW 2195
- **Phone**: (02) 9750 0072
- **Website**: https://cantervale-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: Cantervale-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 63770
- **Established**: 2006-10-30

## About

Canterbury Vale School for Specific Purposes is located at 24 Wangee Road, Lakemba, and offers intensive specialist support for students from Years 7 to 10 who exhibit challenging and disruptive behaviours, have low self-esteem, and face difficulties adjusting to mainstream educational settings. The school caters to a maximum of 21 students, aiming to provide an educational environment that encourages growth by setting challenging, yet attainable goals. 

The school implements an intensive intervention program designed to help students manage their behaviour effectively and reintegrate successfully into mainstream or alternative educational settings. This 12-month program can be extended based on individual case management plans. The emphasis at Canterbury Vale is to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students can access high-quality teaching and learning, thereby enabling them to make informed and positive choices.

For students in Years 9 and 10, Canterbury Vale offers a regular work experience program and follows the Board endorsed School Certificate program. Students are prepared to sit their examinations on site, ensuring that their academic pathways are paved with support tailored to their specific needs. The school's commitment to fostering a sense of community and well-being is reflected in its motto: "Pathway to Success."

## Mission

Canterbury Vale School proudly serves our community by providing a safe and supportive environment for students with Behaviour, Autism, and Mental Health needs. We offer a high-quality, comprehensive education tailored to students who have experienced challenges in mainstream schools. Our individualised programs focus on academic, behavioural, social, and emotional growth to help each student reach their full potential.

Motto: "Pathway to Success"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 36 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2008 | 16 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/63770-canterbury-vale-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.