About the school
Empire Bay Public School is located on the Central Coast of NSW and caters to approximately 450 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school's core values are respect, responsibility, and building positive relationships, which are encapsulated in its motto, 'Learning to Live'. The school is committed to delivering exemplary academic, cultural, and sporting programs through the efforts of dedicated and well-trained professionals.
Student Support and Programs
To ensure all students reach their full potential, Empire Bay Public School employs a highly effective Learning Support Team, which includes a school chaplaincy program. The Positive Behaviour for Learning welfare system reinforces the core values of being respectful, responsible, and safe, while positive student behaviour is consistently acknowledged and rewarded. The school implements quality teaching strategies, particularly in literacy and numeracy, by employing programs such as L3, Focus on Reading, and a Middle School Strategy supported by a Curriculum Leader.
Unique Features
Among the unique features of Empire Bay Public School are its Annual School Performing Arts Musical, which showcases the talents of students and staff, alongside a school band program, the DEC-approved Ethics program, a strong environmental initiative, and an innovative digital learning program. The school values community participation, actively working to enhance community engagement and ensuring every student feels connected and included.
Parents and community members are encouraged to contribute to school activities, further fostering a strong sense of belonging within the school community.
Mission
In our inclusive and innovative community, we nurture high expectations, amplify student voice, and empower all individuals as lifelong learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- Empire Bay Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Brisbania Public School 2.9 km
- B Pretty Beach Public School 2.9 km
- C Ettalong Public School 3.0 km
- D Woy Woy Public School 3.5 km
- E Woy Woy South Public School 3.8 km
- F Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus 3.9 km
- G Kincumber High School 4.7 km
- H Kincumber Public School 5.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 426 (206 girls, 220 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 426
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1039 (percentile 64)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 19% / 32% / 29% / 19%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 73
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 23.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 |
| Year 1 | 48 |
| Year 2 | 72 |
| Year 3 | 65 |
| Year 4 | 62 |
| Year 5 | 67 |
| Year 6 | 57 |
| Total | 426 |
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 | 426 | 206 | 220 | - | 1039 | 23.7 |
| 2024 | 447 | 222 | 225 | 90.5 | 1039 | 23.7 |
| 2023 | 469 | 228 | 241 | 91.1 | 1038 | 26.1 |
| 2022 | 466 | 225 | 241 | 89 | 1034 | 25.4 |
| 2021 | 480 | 242 | 238 | 92.7 | 1040 | 25.4 |
| 2020 | 477 | 252 | 225 | - | 1038 | 25.3 |
| 2019 | 447 | 235 | 212 | 92.8 | 1038 | 24.3 |
| 2018 | 457 | 240 | 217 | 92.8 | 1022 | 24.1 |
| 2017 | 444 | 221 | 223 | 93.7 | 1023 | 24.5 |
| 2016 | 455 | 220 | 235 | 94.7 | 1023 | 23.7 |
| 2015 | 454 | 214 | 240 | 92.6 | 1023 | 23.2 |
| 2014 | 464 | 216 | 248 | 94.5 | 1027 | 23.4 |
| 2013 | 457 | 215 | 242 | 93.9 | 1028 | 23.4 |
| 2012 | 468 | 229 | 239 | 93.8 | 1018 | 23.1 |
| 2011 | 460 | 217 | 243 | 94.9 | 1014 | 23.1 |
| 2010 | 457 | 221 | 236 | - | 1013 | 23.1 |
| 2009 | 435 | 226 | 209 | - | 1040 | 21.7 |
| 2008 | 441 | 233 | 208 | - | 1040 | 21.7 |
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.