Lisarow Public School

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About the school

Lisarow Public School is a public school with approximately 200 students, located in picturesque rural surrounds on the Central Coast of NSW. Having served the local community for 90 years, the school fosters a welcoming and friendly environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Strong partnerships among teachers, parents, and the community enhance the quality of programs available to the students.

Curriculum and Activities

The school provides students with opportunities to engage in various curriculum areas, including Creative and Performing Arts, Sport, and Environmental activities. Annually, it participates in the Central Coast Dance Festival and the biennial Central Coast Choral Festival. Students also compete in the Premier's Debating Challenge and participate in an inter-school public speaking competition, with the opportunity to advance to zone and regional levels. Further promoting literacy and numeracy, students can engage in the Premier's Reading Challenge and Spelling Bee.

In athletics, Lisarow Public School enters teams into NSW PSSA Knockout Competitions and conducts school athletics, swimming, and cross country carnivals. It implements Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) and The Resilience Project, guided by expectations of Respect, Responsibility, and Personal Best.

Community Involvement

The school boasts an active Parents and Citizens Association and School Council, both of which play an essential role in supporting various school initiatives. As a proud member of the Valley Schools Learning Community, Lisarow Public School promotes an inclusive atmosphere where all students are valued and encouraged to thrive.

Mission

We foster authentic connections with our school community in a safe, nurturing environment where all students engage in high-quality, individualised learning opportunities to become happy, respectful, and responsible citizens.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
192 (97 girls, 95 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
192
ICSEA What does this mean?
1035 (percentile 62)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
16% / 31% / 31% / 21%
Indigenous students
10%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
11.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
2.1

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 21
Year 1 29
Year 2 24
Year 3 37
Year 4 18
Year 5 24
Year 6 39
Total 192

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 192 97 95 - 1035 11.8
2024 219 110 109 90.3 1039 13.1
2023 204 105 99 91.4 1051 11.8
2022 208 100 108 88.7 1049 13.1
2021 208 102 106 93.5 1055 11.4
2020 228 103 125 - 1052 12.8
2019 256 122 134 93.3 1050 13.9
2018 269 125 144 94.1 1042 15.1
2017 284 132 152 95.3 1050 14.7
2016 306 137 169 94.5 1039 15.7
2015 303 141 162 94.7 1037 15.5
2014 313 138 175 96.4 1051 17
2013 329 162 167 95.8 1052 17
2012 326 162 164 96 1048 16.8
2011 320 153 167 96 1057 17.8
2010 309 153 156 - 1063 16.6
2009 293 150 143 - 1077 16.5
2008 303 154 149 - 1077 16.6

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.

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