Caroline Chisholm School
Special school in Padstow, NSW
About Caroline Chisholm School
Caroline Chisholm School is a government special school located in Padstow, Sydney's North Shore. As a NSW public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from U.
With 104 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1004 (49th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 4:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Padstow, NSW 2211
- Website carolchish-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Special (U)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 104 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 23 (23.3 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 21 (21 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1004 (49th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 1%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 76 (73%)
Girls: 28 (27%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 86%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 14%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 34%
Lower 29%
Upper 26%
Top 11%