Caniaba Public School
Caniaba Rd, Lismore NSW 2480
Caniaba Public School is a government primary school in Lismore, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 29 students. Its ICSEA is 955, where the national average is 1000.
Language background, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 29.
About this school, from public sources
Based on publicly available information, Caniaba Public School is a small K-6 government primary school on Caniaba Road near Lismore, NSW, established in 1912. It offers a broad curriculum spanning STEM, sport and creative arts, with tailored support for high-potential students, students with additional needs, and English language learners, plus a Monday-to-Thursday after-school club. The school emphasises literacy and numeracy, inclusivity and cultural diversity, and is described by families as a close-knit, supportive community.
Often praised
- supportive, family-like community
- tailored learning support programs
- focus on inclusivity and diversity
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: low. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore South Public School | South Lismore | Public primary | 3.8 km | 898 | 106 |
| Albert Park Public School | East Lismore | Public primary | 4.1 km | 950 | 102 |
| Living School | Lismore | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.0 km | 1,037 | 313 |
| Living School - Carrington Lane Campus | Lismore | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.3 km | — | — |
| Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School | East Lismore | Catholic primary | 5.8 km | 1,001 | 189 |
| St Carthage's Primary School | Lismore | Catholic primary | 5.9 km | 1,064 | 580 |
| Wyrallah Road Public School | Lismore | Public primary | 6.0 km | 947 | 350 |
| Lismore Public School | Lismore | Public primary | 6.1 km | 871 | 179 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooma North Public School | Cooma North | Public primary · K-6 | 227 | 955 |
| Gloucester Public School | Gloucester | Public primary · K-6 | 275 | 955 |
| Heaton Public School | Jesmond | Public primary · K-6 | 162 | 955 |
| Kingstown Public School | Kingstown | Public primary · K-6 | 10 | 955 |
| Merrylands East Public School | Merrylands | Public primary · K-6 | 347 | 955 |
| Nundle Public School | Nundle | Public primary · K-6 | 27 | 955 |
About this data
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.