Small government primary school (76 students, K–6) in Camden, NSW.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
Cawdor Public School is also known as CPS Camden.
Cawdor Public School draws students from the Cawdor PS.
Cawdor Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.1/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 982 (39th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Cawdor Public School has about 76 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 11 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 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 385, Writing 406, Numeracy 370, Spelling 377 and Grammar 352. Year 5 students averaged Reading 456, Writing 465, Numeracy 463, Spelling 449 and Grammar 443. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Cawdor Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Cawdor Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 76 students. It offers education for years K-6. 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.
Cawdor Public 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. The school grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Cawdor Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 22% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is excellent.
Cawdor Public School is located in Camden, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 982 (39th 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.