Why choose us?

Cassilis Public School is a small rural school located within the village of Cassilis, in the Upper Hunter area. The school has rich connections to country and is proudly situated at the meeting place of three Aboriginal nations - Wiradjuri, Wonnaruah, and Kamilaroi.

We are a school with a well-established history in the area for providing quality education since 1875. 2025 is a significant milestone year for Cassilis Public School, celebrating 150 years of school pride, community spirit and excellence in education.

The school provides a nurturing and inclusive learning environment in which its students access high quality educational programs and a diverse range of unique opportunities and extra-curricular activities. All students strive to achieve the school's core values of Be Respectful, Be Safe and Be a Learner.

The talented and caring teaching and support staff are committed to building positive relationships and an ethos of life-long learning. Collaborative and collegial practices contribute powerfully to a positive learning environment.

Our vision:  To develop students with resilience, initiative, independence and courage in a nurturing, small school environment that supports individual student growth with a focus on literacy, numeracy and citizenship.

Contact us to find out if Cassilis Public School is the right choice for your child's education.

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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.

"The individualised learning learning is something that you just don't get in big schools"— a parent of Cassilis Public School

"The commitment of the Cassilis staff is A+++" — a parent of Cassilis 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 student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of competitions
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • growth through point of need learning
  • striving for personal improvement.

A world of opportunities

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

Our students have access to:
  • personalised learning and support
  • supportive staff that care
  • excursions
  • incursions
  • extra-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:
  • knowing every student
  • celebrating Harmony Day
  • incorporating culturally inclusive school events
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students.

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Stories and highlights

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Policies and reports

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