Avalon Public School
Avalon is more than a school, it is a connected and supportive community.
About the school
Avalon Public School is located at the northern end of the Northern Beaches of Sydney and is renowned in its local community for providing high-quality education from Kindergarten to Year 6. Characterised by a strong sense of community and a welfare focus, parents, staff, and community members unite to support students in enhancing their self-esteem and confidence. The school's learning programs target both traditional curriculum areas and the acquisition of lifelong learning skills, while welfare programs aim to foster leadership, cooperation, and a sense of responsibility within a diverse society.
The school emphasises technology-assisted learning, allowing students to connect globally, all while learning in a supportive local environment. With a robust focus on sport, the performing arts, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices, Avalon Public School offers a rich variety of programs aimed at extending and enhancing student growth. Despite its size, the school maintains a family-like atmosphere where individual students are recognised and understood, helping develop their unique personalities and intelligences.
Avalon Public School also prides itself on its community connections. The vibrant atmosphere is enhanced by partnerships between families and staff, creating a genuine sense of belonging within the school. The school actively engages with its community through various programs that support student wellbeing, such as The Resilience Project and Positive Behaviour for Learning, which together build emotional literacy and foster positive relationships.
Mission
Where every child is known and valued and every learner is empowered to thrive. At Avalon Public School, every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their personal best.
Location & Catchment Area
- Avalon Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Barrenjoey High School 1.1 km
- B Bilgola Plateau Public School 1.3 km
- C Newport Public School 2.7 km
- D Pittwater High School 3.9 km
- E Mona Vale Public School 4.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 666 (314 girls, 352 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 666
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1094 (percentile 83)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 6% / 22% / 37% / 35%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 35
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 11%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 36.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 78 |
| Year 1 | 81 |
| Year 2 | 100 |
| Year 3 | 98 |
| Year 4 | 99 |
| Year 5 | 103 |
| Year 6 | 107 |
| Total | 666 |
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 | 666 | 314 | 352 | - | 1094 | 36.2 |
| 2024 | 750 | 362 | 388 | 89.4 | 1100 | 39.4 |
| 2023 | 805 | 378 | 427 | 89.2 | 1101 | 42.9 |
| 2022 | 877 | 431 | 446 | 86.5 | 1095 | 43.9 |
| 2021 | 911 | 445 | 466 | 92.1 | 1095 | 45.1 |
| 2020 | 936 | 471 | 465 | - | 1096 | 46.2 |
| 2019 | 914 | 461 | 453 | 93.3 | 1096 | 46.1 |
| 2018 | 918 | 478 | 440 | 93.5 | 1103 | 46.2 |
| 2017 | 901 | 460 | 441 | 94.7 | 1108 | 45.3 |
| 2016 | 871 | 439 | 432 | 94.1 | 1113 | 43.6 |
| 2015 | 867 | 456 | 411 | 93.3 | 1111 | 42.4 |
| 2014 | 865 | 450 | 415 | 94.8 | 1110 | 42.4 |
| 2013 | 854 | 447 | 407 | 94.9 | 1111 | 42.4 |
| 2012 | 880 | 451 | 429 | 94.5 | 1129 | 43.8 |
| 2011 | 850 | 409 | 441 | 94.1 | 1133 | 41.6 |
| 2010 | 832 | 411 | 421 | - | 1133 | 40.3 |
| 2009 | 834 | 411 | 423 | - | 1121 | 41.5 |
| 2008 | 843 | 405 | 438 | - | 1121 | 41.5 |
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.