Cairnsfoot School
58A Francis Avenue, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216
Cairnsfoot School is a government special school in Brighton-Le-Sands, NSW with about 99 students. Its ICSEA is 1,036, where the national average is 1000.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 99.
About this school, from public sources
Public info shows Cairnsfoot School is a NSW government special school (K-12) in Brighton-Le-Sands serving around 100 students with moderate to severe intellectual disability, many with additional needs such as autism or physical disability. It follows the NSW curriculum adapted to student needs with a low student-to-staff ratio. Its purpose-built campus, designed with landscape architects, has been recognised in design awards for supporting student wellbeing, social skills and reduced challenging behaviour through the learning environment.
Often praised
- purpose-built, award-recognised campus
- low student-to-teacher ratio
- supports complex additional needs
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George School | Kogarah | Public special | 2.1 km | 1,055 | 64 |
| St George Hospital School | Kogarah | Public special | 2.1 km | — | — |
| Al Zahra College | Arncliffe | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.3 km | 1,032 | 773 |
| Kingdom Culture Christian School | Arncliffe | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.4 km | 1,082 | 196 |
| Aspect South East Sydney School, Hurstville | Hurstville | Independent special | 3.8 km | — | — |
| St George Christian School | Hurstville | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.3 km | 1,159 | 845 |
| Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls | Hurstville | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.7 km | 1,146 | 1,043 |
| Woniora Road School | Hurstville | Public special | 4.9 km | 999 | 46 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallowood School | Kellyville | Public special | 98 | 1,034 |
| The Ponds School | The Ponds | Public special | 120 | 1,038 |
| Minerva School | Sutherland | Public special | 47 | 1,039 |
| The Beach School | Allambie | Public special | 35 | 1,039 |
| Karonga School | Epping | Public special | 89 | 1,030 |
| The Hills School | Northmead | Public special | 112 | 1,046 |
About this data
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Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.