About the school
South Coogee Public School is an innovative and inclusive educational institution located in South Coogee, catering to a diverse community. With an enrolment of 553 students across 23 classes, the school embraces a strong community spirit and boasts a student population comprising 37% from language backgrounds other than English, 10% from Australian Defence Force families, and 4% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school is dedicated to making learning visible for all students through quality teaching practices provided by a professional teaching team.
Learning Environment
The school emphasises high expectations for all students and actively engages their voices in the learning process, fostering a collaborative environment. Staff members participate in Professional Learning Communities to enhance teacher capabilities and improve learning outcomes. The academic performance in literacy and numeracy is commendable, supported by a broad curriculum that includes arts, sciences, technology, and environmental sustainability.
Commitment to Wellbeing
South Coogee Public School prioritises student wellbeing through strong welfare practices integrated into daily school life, ensuring that students are happy, resilient, and supported. The connections with parents and the wider community are emphasized, with active participation from the community in school programs and events.
In summary, South Coogee Public School stands out for its commitment to inclusivity and high-quality education, making it a nurturing environment for students from various backgrounds.
Mission
Making learning visible
Location & Catchment Area
- South Coogee Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Maroubra Bay Public School 1.2 km
- B Maroubra Junction Public School 1.4 km
- C Coogee Public School 1.4 km
- D Rainbow Street Public School 1.8 km
- E Randwick High School 1.9 km
- F Sydney Childrens Hospital School 2.1 km
- G South Sydney High School 2.2 km
- H Daceyville Public School 2.4 km
- I Centennial Park School 2.7 km
- J Randwick Public School 2.8 km
- K Clovelly Public School 2.9 km
- L Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School 3.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 376 (172 girls, 204 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 376
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1095 (percentile 83)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 11% / 15% / 27% / 46%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 41
- Indigenous students
- 8%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 24%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 21.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 50 |
| Year 1 | 59 |
| Year 2 | 46 |
| Year 3 | 51 |
| Year 4 | 69 |
| Year 5 | 45 |
| Year 6 | 56 |
| Total | 376 |
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 | 376 | 172 | 204 | - | 1095 | 21.7 |
| 2024 | 409 | 203 | 206 | 91.3 | 1087 | 23.8 |
| 2023 | 450 | 228 | 222 | 91.4 | 1100 | 25.2 |
| 2022 | 509 | 266 | 243 | 88.5 | 1097 | 26.9 |
| 2021 | 548 | 293 | 255 | 94.2 | 1093 | 29.8 |
| 2020 | 554 | 299 | 255 | - | 1098 | 31.1 |
| 2019 | 548 | 290 | 258 | 94.3 | 1096 | 30.9 |
| 2018 | 553 | 282 | 271 | 94.2 | 1096 | 30.3 |
| 2017 | 523 | 271 | 252 | 95.2 | 1107 | 29.3 |
| 2016 | 538 | 277 | 261 | 95.5 | 1103 | 29.5 |
| 2015 | 495 | 246 | 249 | 95.4 | 1104 | 28.2 |
| 2014 | 517 | 260 | 257 | 95.6 | 1102 | 27.9 |
| 2013 | 524 | 266 | 258 | 95.3 | 1108 | 27.7 |
| 2012 | 538 | 273 | 265 | 97.1 | 1121 | 27.2 |
| 2011 | 535 | 257 | 278 | 95.3 | 1123 | 27.2 |
| 2010 | 557 | 266 | 291 | - | 1123 | 27.9 |
| 2009 | 539 | 248 | 291 | - | 1078 | 27 |
| 2008 | 531 | 257 | 274 | - | 1078 | 28.1 |
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.