Gosford East Public School
Creating our future through learning
About the school
Gosford East Public School is a coeducational primary school located in East Gosford, just two kilometres from the central business district. The school is committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where every student is known, valued, and supported. With a strong focus on achievement and acceptance, the dedicated staff fosters a culture of empathy and community collaboration. The school boasts a high participation rate in the arts, including art, dance, and choirs, providing students with diverse opportunities to express themselves. A standout feature of Gosford East Public School is its Support Unit, catering to students with physical disabilities and various learning needs, including Autism and mild intellectual delays. The school nurtures an understanding of diversity among its community members and promotes acceptance of all differences. Gosford East Public School aims to equip students with the skills and values necessary for a successful future in Australian society, creating tailored learning experiences that align with each child's developmental stage. The school's vision reinforces a commitment to empowering students to become confident, resilient, and engaged learners, collaboratively working with families to support each child's educational journey and personal growth.
Mission
Our vision: At Gosford East Public School everyone learns and everyone continually improves in a respectful and inclusive environment. Our vision is to empower all students with the skills and strategies to become confident, resilient, engaged and successful learners. Teachers, school staff, families and students collaboratively work together to develop and maintain high expectations where every student is known, cared for, heard and valued.
Location & Catchment Area
- Gosford East Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre 1.1 km
- B Point Clare Public School 2.1 km
- C Chertsey Primary School 2.1 km
- D Henry Kendall High School 2.3 km
- E Gosford Public School 2.3 km
- F North Gosford Learning Centre 2.3 km
- G Gosford High School 2.4 km
- H Woodport Public School 2.8 km
- I Erina High School 3.0 km
- J Wyoming Public School 3.3 km
- K Glenvale School 3.7 km
- L Valley View Public School 4.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 334 (148 girls, 186 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 334
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1017 (percentile 54)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 25% / 27% / 28% / 20%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 79
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 22%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 22.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Year 1 | 48 |
| Year 2 | 52 |
| Year 3 | 49 |
| Year 4 | 48 |
| Year 5 | 51 |
| Year 6 | 38 |
| Total | 334 |
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 | 334 | 148 | 186 | - | 1017 | 22.6 |
| 2024 | 328 | 142 | 186 | 89.4 | 1023 | 22.6 |
| 2023 | 320 | 132 | 188 | 90.6 | 1025 | 22.6 |
| 2022 | 319 | 146 | 173 | 85.2 | 1034 | 22.1 |
| 2021 | 339 | 159 | 180 | 92.2 | 1038 | 21.7 |
| 2020 | 353 | 173 | 180 | - | 1048 | 22.9 |
| 2019 | 368 | 172 | 196 | 92.7 | 1036 | 22.9 |
| 2018 | 381 | 178 | 203 | 93.4 | 1029 | 22.9 |
| 2017 | 352 | 174 | 178 | 93.3 | 1027 | 23.8 |
| 2016 | 358 | 179 | 179 | 94.6 | 1021 | 23.7 |
| 2015 | 336 | 162 | 174 | 94.4 | 1017 | 24 |
| 2014 | 321 | 151 | 170 | 94 | 1014 | 21.4 |
| 2013 | 315 | 137 | 178 | 94.8 | 1009 | 22.2 |
| 2012 | 276 | 126 | 150 | 94.4 | 1005 | 21.3 |
| 2011 | 295 | 138 | 157 | 94 | 1001 | 21.1 |
| 2010 | 304 | 141 | 163 | - | 1002 | 22.3 |
| 2009 | 318 | 139 | 179 | - | 1026 | 22.3 |
| 2008 | 332 | 144 | 188 | - | 1026 | 22.4 |
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.