Chertsey Primary School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Chertsey Primary School is located on the Central Coast of NSW, serving the Springfield area. This well-resourced school boasts a spacious site and has established a strong reputation for its community ties. A highlight of the school is its integration of a state-wide Interagency Project Centre, which caters to families with children aged 0 to 8 years. Chertsey Primary has a notable commitment to inclusivity, particularly for students with hearing impairments and autism, facilitated by a long-standing Support Unit. AUSLAN is taught as the 'Language Other than English' across the school, further promoting communication and integration. The school prioritises a comprehensive quality education within a caring and secure environment, fostering collaboration among students, parents, staff, and the community. The staff at Chertsey Primary deliver quality learning programs, supported by outcome-based assessment strategies. The Parents and Citizens group has played a significant role in enhancing technology resources throughout the school. Students are encouraged to think creatively, communicate effectively, and engage in positive interpersonal relationships. The school's vision focuses on high expectations, inclusivity, and equity in engaging teaching practices, thus allowing every student to thrive in a supportive environment as they pursue academic success and personal growth.
Mission
At Chertsey Primary School we are committed to the provision of high expectations, inclusivity and equity through engaging teaching and learning practices.
Location & Catchment Area
- Chertsey Primary School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Woodport Public School 1.4 km
- B Erina High School 1.6 km
- C Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre 2.0 km
- D Gosford East Public School 2.1 km
- E North Gosford Learning Centre 2.3 km
- F Wyoming Public School 2.7 km
- G Gosford High School 2.9 km
- H Valley View Public School 3.4 km
- I Henry Kendall High School 3.4 km
- J Gosford Public School 3.4 km
- K Glenvale School 4.1 km
- L Kincumber High School 4.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 125 (48 girls, 77 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 125
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 935 (percentile 19)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 51% / 26% / 14% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 130
- Indigenous students
- 20%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 27%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 23 |
| Year 1 | 15 |
| Year 2 | 16 |
| Year 3 | 14 |
| Year 4 | 14 |
| Year 5 | 20 |
| Year 6 | 23 |
| Total | 125 |
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 | 125 | 48 | 77 | - | 935 | 16.7 |
| 2024 | 128 | 49 | 79 | 86.9 | 957 | 17.8 |
| 2023 | 122 | 51 | 71 | 89 | 950 | 17.8 |
| 2022 | 127 | 51 | 76 | 82.7 | 960 | 17.1 |
| 2021 | 162 | 61 | 101 | 89 | 934 | 18.4 |
| 2020 | 183 | 83 | 100 | - | 932 | 19.5 |
| 2019 | 214 | 110 | 104 | 88.8 | 929 | 20.6 |
| 2018 | 228 | 112 | 116 | 90.3 | 938 | 23 |
| 2017 | 229 | 109 | 120 | 92.3 | 959 | 20.4 |
| 2016 | 220 | 99 | 121 | 92.1 | 943 | 19.3 |
| 2015 | 233 | 105 | 128 | 92.2 | 949 | 19.5 |
| 2014 | 242 | 118 | 124 | 93.4 | 961 | 16.3 |
| 2013 | 218 | 98 | 120 | 93.4 | 944 | 16.4 |
| 2012 | 222 | 97 | 125 | 92.9 | 950 | 19.8 |
| 2011 | 239 | 101 | 138 | 92.5 | 950 | 19.6 |
| 2010 | 229 | 93 | 136 | - | 945 | 18.4 |
| 2009 | 215 | 92 | 123 | - | 985 | 18.8 |
| 2008 | 197 | 87 | 110 | - | 985 | 18.2 |
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.