Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus
Campus of Hastings Secondary College
Excellence Innovation Opportunity Success
About the school
Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus, located in Port Macquarie, is dedicated to providing students with pathways to success. As part of Hastings Secondary College, the Westport Campus emphasises academic achievement, with a majority of students successfully completing the Higher School Certificate and continuing their education at either university or TAFE. The school collaborates with the Port Macquarie Campus to offer a wide variety of subjects that cater to the diverse interests and needs of its students.
Student Support and Leadership
Westport Campus takes pride in its strong student leadership program. A team of students from Years 11 and 12 works closely with their peers and Year Advisers to foster a supportive school environment. The school implements various innovative programs, including a mentoring initiative for senior students and a peer support group aimed at helping Year 7 students transition smoothly into high school.
Vocational Education and Community Engagement
The campus features an outstanding trade training centre that offers vocational education to students, facilitating access to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Programs like Clontarf Academy and Sister Connect specifically support Aboriginal students, promoting goal setting and social balance while preparing them for future opportunities. Additionally, the WASCALS program engages students in community fundraising efforts, bolstering both student welfare and community involvement.
Facilities and Inclusivity
Westport Campus is committed to inclusivity, with a dedicated support unit for students with special needs, ensuring all students have the opportunity to thrive. The school actively acknowledges and respects the traditional owners of the land, incorporating cultural awareness into its educational framework. Overall, the school strives for excellence in education, innovation, and community success.
Mission
Excellence Innovation Opportunity Success
Part of Hastings Secondary College
One of 2 campuses that make up this college:
-
Port Macquarie Campus
- 7-12
- Co-ed
Location & Catchment Area
- Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Connected campus: Port Macquarie Campus 2.4 km
- B Westport Public School 315 m
- C North East Public School of Distance Education 1.8 km
- D Port Macquarie Public School 1.9 km
- E Hastings Public School 2.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 612 (297 girls, 315 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 611.2
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 919 (percentile 15)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 54% / 26% / 14% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 125
- Indigenous students
- 25%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 60.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 5 | 1 |
| Year 7 | 128 |
| Year 8 | 112 |
| Year 9 | 127 |
| Year 10 | 108 |
| Year 11 | 91 |
| Year 12 | 45 |
| Total | 612 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 612 | 297 | 315 | - | 919 | 60.2 |
| 2024 | 635 | 294 | 341 | 78.4 | 928 | 58.5 |
| 2023 | 619 | 281 | 338 | 79.1 | 932 | 60.3 |
| 2022 | 626 | 305 | 321 | 75.3 | 932 | 61.1 |
| 2021 | 654 | 315 | 339 | 78.4 | 935 | 59.3 |
| 2020 | 615 | 310 | 305 | - | 940 | 57.4 |
| 2019 | 605 | 309 | 296 | 83.3 | 931 | 57.9 |
| 2018 | 560 | 300 | 260 | 82.8 | 933 | 55.2 |
| 2017 | 506 | 279 | 227 | 86.1 | 943 | 51.7 |
| 2016 | 501 | 250 | 251 | 85.9 | 927 | 51 |
| 2015 | 488 | 229 | 259 | 87.4 | 927 | 48.7 |
| 2014 | 510 | 241 | 269 | 88.5 | 932 | 50.4 |
| 2013 | 530 | 249 | 281 | 86.2 | 938 | 52.4 |
| 2012 | 580 | 267 | 313 | 84.3 | 938 | 60.8 |
| 2011 | 611 | 291 | 320 | 83.4 | 936 | 63.9 |
| 2010 | 710 | 339 | 371 | - | 941 | 66.5 |
| 2009 | 671 | 324 | 347 | - | 951 | 65.8 |
| 2008 | 717 | 348 | 369 | - | 951 | 65.8 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.