# Cairnsfoot School

Cairnsfoot School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 99 (2025)
- **Address**: 58a Francis Avenue, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216
- **Phone**: (02) 9567 6196
- **Website**: https://cairnsfoot-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cairnsfoot-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 88741
- **Established**: 1979-01-01

## About

Cairnsfoot School, located in Brighton-Le-Sands, is a dedicated educational institution catering to approximately 80 students aged 4 to 18 years with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. The school focuses on creating a caring, safe, and quality learning environment that respects the dignity and individuality of all members of the school community. 

## Individualised Learning Programs
The school prides itself on developing functional individual educational programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. These programs encompass the key learning areas (KLAs) and are designed to enhance effective communication, promote high standards of social behaviour, and facilitate the productive use of leisure time. 

## Community Engagement
Cairnsfoot School fosters a strong partnership with parents and the wider community to create an inclusive environment where mutual understanding, respect, and trust thrive. Individual communication systems are employed for all students, ensuring accessibility of learning in various environments. The school's approach emphasises that boundaries are fluid, allowing instruction to take place in community settings where students can apply their learning practically. 

The leadership at Cairnsfoot School is dedicated to ensuring that every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their very first day. The collaborative efforts between teachers, support staff, and families drive the commitment to empower students to learn, grow, and succeed.

## Mission

Cairnsfoot School is a school for specific purposes in Brighton-Le-Sands. We provide individualised educational programs that support students to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Every child has the right to quality public education."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 99 |
| 2024 | 102 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/88741-cairnsfoot-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.