Cairnsfoot School serves students with intellectual disabilities in a co-educational setting at Brighton-Le-Sands.
Cairnsfoot School serves students with intellectual disabilities in a co-educational setting at Brighton-Le-Sands. The school builds individualised educational programs around each student's needs, supported by dedicated learning and wellbeing teams. Strong pastoral care and a tight-knit community define the culture, making it a considered choice for families seeking a supportive, person-centred approach.
Cairnsfoot School is also known as Cairnsfoot Brighton-Le-Sands.
Cairnsfoot School is a very small government special school with approximately 99 students. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Cairnsfoot School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Cairnsfoot School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 48% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is below average.
Cairnsfoot School is located in Brighton-Le-Sands, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1036 (62nd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.