# The Ponds School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 120 (2025)
- **Address**: 201 The Ponds Boulevard, The Ponds NSW 2769
- **Phone**: (02) 9629 2470
- **Website**: https://theponds-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: theponds-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 88744
- **Established**: 2012-01-30

## About

The Ponds School was established in 2012, initially located on the grounds of Riverstone High School, and has grown to accommodate 112 students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 7, with plans to eventually serve students up to Year 12. This school focuses on students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, many of whom also face complex needs such as autism, physical disabilities, and health care requirements.

## Personalised Learning Plans
Each student at The Ponds School has a Personalised Learning Plan (PLP) that is developed collaboratively with families and therapists, ensuring tailored educational experiences that aim for individual goals aligned with the syllabus. The school employs the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework and has dedicated Learning Support and Wellbeing teams to foster an inclusive environment.

## Commitment to Quality Education
The staff are dedicated to the Quality Teaching Framework, working together to provide meaningful educational experiences in a safe and supportive setting. Independence is encouraged, with the school striving to assist students in becoming valued community members both now and into the future.

## Community Engagement
The Ponds School prioritises building strong relationships within its diverse community, drawing students from various geographical areas. The commitment to family support and community ties is a hallmark of the school’s ethos. At present, the school is operating at capacity with 19 classes, reflecting its vital role in the local educational landscape.

## Mission

The Ponds School provides quality individualised and meaningful education in a safe and caring environment. The Ponds School supports families, encourages independence, and assists students to become valued members of the community now and in the future.

Motto: "Believe, Learn, Achieve"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 120 |
| 2024 | 118 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/88744-the-ponds-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.