Kincumber Public School
Excellence, opportunity & success in a caring learning community.
About the school
At Kincumber Public School, the belief is that every child can be inspired to participate positively in society. The school promotes excellence, opportunity, and success for every student daily, valuing safe and respectful learning environments. The foundation of these values is a robust social and emotional learning curriculum, fostering strong support networks among the school community. The dedicated staff nurture a climate of teamwork, continuously seeking improvement in all activities.
Kincumber Public School offers a diverse and inclusive education, accommodating students with varying learning needs. This coeducational school stands out with its exceptional statewide testing results, driven by experienced teachers who adapt to individual student interests and talents. The school integrates effective computer technology into its curriculum, fostering skills in sports, cultural activities, and environmental education through successful programs.
Set in a scenic bushland environment, the school emphasises sustainability within its teaching practices. Transition programs facilitate smooth shifts from home to school and from primary to high school, ensuring student support throughout their educational journey. A variety of extracurricular activities enriches student experiences, with active involvement from committed school staff.
The school thrives on community partnerships, collaborating with the Kincumba Learning Community and local organisations, including the Tjudibaring Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. This collaboration enhances shared learning experiences and professional development among staff across educational levels from Kindergarten to Year 12. Kincumber Public School, part of a larger public education system since 1870, is dedicated to preserving exceptional educational standards and community values.
Mission
To be a school that achieves high value-added results for all students where students will participate in learning that is personalised and inclusive and teaching is grounded in best practice.
Location & Catchment Area
- Kincumber Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kincumber High School 1.2 km
- B Erina High School 3.3 km
- C Avoca Beach Public School 3.4 km
- D Woodport Public School 3.5 km
- E Brisbania Public School 3.6 km
- F Terrigal High School 4.3 km
- G Copacabana Public School 4.4 km
- H Erina Heights Public School 4.8 km
- I Chertsey Primary School 4.9 km
- J Empire Bay Public School 5.0 km
- K Terrigal Public School 5.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 364 (195 girls, 169 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 364
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1004 (percentile 49)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 25% / 35% / 28% / 12%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 89
- Indigenous students
- 12%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 23
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 |
| Year 1 | 49 |
| Year 2 | 59 |
| Year 3 | 52 |
| Year 4 | 51 |
| Year 5 | 53 |
| Year 6 | 45 |
| Total | 364 |
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 | 364 | 195 | 169 | - | 1004 | 23 |
| 2024 | 372 | 189 | 183 | 89.1 | 1000 | 23.1 |
| 2023 | 378 | 185 | 193 | 90.2 | 999 | 25.1 |
| 2022 | 371 | 184 | 187 | 86.6 | 1002 | 23.5 |
| 2021 | 394 | 193 | 201 | 92.2 | 1002 | 24.7 |
| 2020 | 420 | 220 | 200 | - | 998 | 25.8 |
| 2019 | 418 | 205 | 213 | 91.4 | 994 | 25.8 |
| 2018 | 414 | 192 | 222 | 93.2 | 987 | 25.8 |
| 2017 | 437 | 204 | 233 | 94.9 | 1003 | 25.3 |
| 2016 | 443 | 207 | 236 | 94 | 1007 | 25.2 |
| 2015 | 434 | 207 | 227 | 92.9 | 1014 | 23.9 |
| 2014 | 436 | 204 | 232 | 94.7 | 1012 | 23.8 |
| 2013 | 417 | 203 | 214 | 94.8 | 1003 | 22.6 |
| 2012 | 430 | 210 | 220 | 93.9 | 996 | 23.7 |
| 2011 | 437 | 227 | 210 | 94.4 | 991 | 24 |
| 2010 | 466 | 236 | 230 | - | 998 | 23.8 |
| 2009 | 465 | 235 | 230 | - | 1023 | 24.9 |
| 2008 | 520 | 275 | 245 | - | 1023 | 27.1 |
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.