About the school
Windang Public School has been a prominent learning institution for over 70 years, focusing on values such as safety, unity, respect, and fairness. The school is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and provides a happy and stimulating small school environment where all students are encouraged to excel and reach their full potential.
Community and Support
In partnership with parents, the committed and enthusiastic staff at Windang Public work diligently to inspire students towards success. There is a particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy, alongside an extensive range of extra-curricular activities designed to engage students. The school uniquely leverages its location adjacent to Lake Illawarra to offer students enriched opportunities like fishing as a sporting activity.
Facilities and Programs
The Library and Learning Hub at Windang Public School has been recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association as a "Great School Library," featuring 21st Century learning spaces and tools. The increasing integration of ICT in the learning process allows students to connect with both the local and wider community. The school engages its community effectively, with shared updates on platforms like Twitter to keep parents and stakeholders informed of recent achievements and events.
Mission
Where every child is known, valued and supported to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Windang Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Lake Illawarra South Public School 1.1 km
- B Lake Illawarra High School 1.8 km
- C Warilla North Public School 2.1 km
- D Peterborough School 2.9 km
- E Warilla Public School 3.1 km
- F Mount Warrigal Public School 3.2 km
- G Barrack Heights Public School 3.6 km
- H Primbee Public School 3.7 km
- I Warilla High School 3.7 km
- J Oak Flats High School 4.3 km
- K Balarang Public School 4.5 km
- L Lake Heights Public School 4.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 203 (107 girls, 96 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 203
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 988 (percentile 41)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 31% / 36% / 23% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 98
- Indigenous students
- 16%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 12%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 26 |
| Year 1 | 33 |
| Year 2 | 33 |
| Year 3 | 37 |
| Year 4 | 36 |
| Year 5 | 18 |
| Year 6 | 20 |
| Total | 203 |
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 | 203 | 107 | 96 | - | 988 | 12.1 |
| 2024 | 196 | 97 | 99 | 89.7 | 981 | 12 |
| 2023 | 190 | 98 | 92 | 91.9 | 976 | 11.9 |
| 2022 | 174 | 86 | 88 | 85 | 973 | 10.9 |
| 2021 | 158 | 79 | 79 | 92.8 | 960 | 10.1 |
| 2020 | 154 | 77 | 77 | - | 961 | 10.1 |
| 2019 | 160 | 77 | 83 | 93.1 | 960 | 10.1 |
| 2018 | 171 | 87 | 84 | 91.9 | 970 | 10.1 |
| 2017 | 170 | 88 | 82 | 92.4 | 976 | 10.1 |
| 2016 | 173 | 95 | 78 | 93 | 975 | 9.8 |
| 2015 | 167 | 87 | 80 | 93.6 | 993 | 9.7 |
| 2014 | 171 | 94 | 77 | 94.4 | 984 | 10 |
| 2013 | 187 | 107 | 80 | 94.3 | 977 | 9.7 |
| 2012 | 166 | 85 | 81 | 93.1 | 951 | 9.8 |
| 2011 | 173 | 89 | 84 | 94.5 | 933 | 9.5 |
| 2010 | 184 | 89 | 95 | - | 933 | 9.5 |
| 2009 | 193 | 100 | 93 | - | 987 | 10.8 |
| 2008 | 196 | 100 | 96 | - | 987 | 10.7 |
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.