Why choose us?

Cabbage Tree Island Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Coed Primary School in Wardell. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Our vision: A welcoming and inclusive community where every student is inspired to achieve academic excellence, embrace their culture and grow with confidence to empower students to build a brighter future.

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 Wardell, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

"Our school is the best supportive school and it's home to our jarjumeer" — a parent of Cabbage Tree Island 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.

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Our student success looks like:

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.

  • 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.

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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:
  • 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.

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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.

Ready to enrol?

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

Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!

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.