Small government co-ed school in Lakemba, NSW, serving students from Kindergarten upward.
Canterbury Vale School is also known as CVS Lakemba.
Canterbury Vale School has about 36 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 3 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2019. Year 9 students averaged Reading 443, Writing 402, Numeracy 492, Spelling 476 and Grammar 428.
Canterbury Vale School is a very small government special school with approximately 36 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.
Canterbury Vale 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.
Canterbury Vale School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 2.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 39% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 52%, which is below average.
Canterbury Vale School is located in Lakemba, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 921 (15th 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.