Why choose us?

Cudgen Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, comprehensive, coed primary school in Cudgen. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Our vision:

Cudgen Public School is an inclusive school community, rich with culture and history and proudly set on Bundjalung land. The shared expectation across our community is that every student reaches their potential. Our caring educators deliver outstanding and innovative learning programs, inspiring our students to imagine the possibilities, believe in themselves and create their brightest future.

Each and every Cudgen student is known, valued and cared for. We offer a quality education that is uniquely personalised, uniquely supportive and set within a unique landscape. At Cudgen Public School, students are the heart of all that we do.

Contact us to find out if Cudgen Public School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!

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Why families choose us

A strong start

We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.

Support for every family

Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.

High quality education

We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.

Easy to access

Located in Cudgen, our school is easy to access by school bus, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

"We love our school for the strong community.  The staff are friendly and supportive, making our child feel cared for and ready to learn every day” — a parent of Cudgen Public School

"Our community has a rich culture and history and Cudgen Public School embraces and celebrates this.” — a parent of Cudgen Public School

What we can offer your child

Student success

Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.

Our 2025 school captains Finn, Zach, Elston & Kwilana

Our student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of competitions
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • growth through high potential and gifted education
  • striving for personal improvement

A world of opportunities

We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help our students thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.

Our students have access to:
  • excursions and camps
  • incursions
  • co-curricular activities
  • a wide variety of subjects

Tailored learning support

We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.

We offer students:
  • student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
  • teaching and learning adjustments
  • extension activities for students who need extra challenge
  • wellbeing and counselling support

A welcoming community

Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.

We create a welcoming community by:
  • Our school welcomes everyone by celebrating all the different languages and cultures. Cudgen Public School hosts special days such as Harmony Day and NAIDOC Week.
  • Students who have disabilities or extra needs are supported. Our school ensures classrooms have easy access and the right tools for learning. Teachers change how they teach and test so all students can be their best. Our school will work with families to make plans that fit each student.
  • Our school teaches about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with a local elder teaching Bundjalung language.
  • Older students help our younger students through a kindergarten buddy program. Students have the opportunity to become school leaders and share their ideas about how they would like to improve our school.

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Stories and highlights

Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.

Policies and reports

Discover our local school policies, reports and plans.