About the school
Woy Woy Public School is located on the beautiful peninsula of the Central Coast on the Brisbane Waters inlet. Established in 1884, the school is known locally as the 'blue school' due to its unique colour and has a proud history linked to early railway settlements. The school caters to over 500 students and forms part of the Brisbane Waters Learning Community. It features a diverse student body, including a significant percentage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and those who speak languages other than English.
Educational Programs
Woy Woy Public School offers comprehensive education for students from Preschool to Year 6, including tailored programs for students with additional learning needs and disabilities. The school actively promotes equity, inclusion, and acceptance within its community, ensuring all students have access to quality education regardless of their background. It has an effective focus on Literacy and Numeracy and provides numerous opportunities in Sports and Creative Arts.
Community and Support
The school prides itself on its supportive environment and works closely with families to co-design plans that cater to each child's individual learning needs. Initiatives like the Positive Behaviour for Learning program and the various support classes help foster a respectful, engaged, and responsible school culture. Woy Woy Public School is committed to building strong connections with the local community, collaborating with Aboriginal groups to celebrate and incorporate Indigenous culture into the school experience.
Mission
Empowering all students to achieve.
Location & Catchment Area
- Woy Woy Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus 446 m
- B Woy Woy South Public School 1.5 km
- C Ettalong Public School 2.5 km
- D Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus 2.6 km
- E Brisbania Public School 3.1 km
- F Empire Bay Public School 3.5 km
- G Umina Beach Public School 3.9 km
- H Pretty Beach Public School 4.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 365 (160 girls, 205 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 365
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 970 (percentile 33)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 39% / 31% / 19% / 11%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 110
- Indigenous students
- 20%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 18%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 30.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 51 |
| Year 1 | 51 |
| Year 2 | 60 |
| Year 3 | 41 |
| Year 4 | 59 |
| Year 5 | 53 |
| Year 6 | 50 |
| Total | 365 |
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 | 365 | 160 | 205 | - | 970 | 30.9 |
| 2024 | 358 | 159 | 199 | 89.5 | 969 | 29.9 |
| 2023 | 380 | 172 | 208 | 88.9 | 974 | 30 |
| 2022 | 382 | 176 | 206 | 85.3 | 957 | 29.1 |
| 2021 | 416 | 204 | 212 | 90.5 | 973 | 30.2 |
| 2020 | 428 | 211 | 217 | - | 982 | 30.2 |
| 2019 | 449 | 207 | 242 | 90.5 | 980 | 31.5 |
| 2018 | 466 | 209 | 257 | 91.8 | 972 | 32.6 |
| 2017 | 438 | 204 | 234 | 91.8 | 978 | 31.3 |
| 2016 | 424 | 193 | 231 | 91.4 | 976 | 31 |
| 2015 | 450 | 184 | 266 | 91.8 | 982 | 30.9 |
| 2014 | 445 | 195 | 250 | 93.9 | 987 | 29.8 |
| 2013 | 453 | 197 | 256 | 94 | 981 | 29.5 |
| 2012 | 435 | 193 | 242 | 92.3 | 979 | 29.7 |
| 2011 | 427 | 197 | 230 | 93.7 | 978 | 27.6 |
| 2010 | 455 | 210 | 245 | - | 985 | 29.9 |
| 2009 | 477 | 207 | 270 | - | 992 | 30.6 |
| 2008 | 473 | 204 | 269 | - | 992 | 28.1 |
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.