Woy Woy South Public School

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A guiding light for individual development in a caring environment.

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About the school

Woy Woy South Public School is a large and inclusive school located on the Woy Woy Peninsula, south of Gosford. With an enrolment of 510 students from various socio-economic backgrounds, the school is dedicated to improving student learning outcomes, particularly in literacy and numeracy, as part of its commitment as an Equity Transition Program school. The staff fosters a challenging and supportive environment by utilising the NSW Quality Teaching Model, ensuring high-quality teaching and engaging learning experiences across the curriculum.

Community and Parental Involvement

Parental involvement is a key component of the school’s philosophy, with teachers working closely with families to support students in reaching their full potential. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities designed to enrich students' learning, helping them to develop the skills and confidence necessary for a positive future.

Education Approach

Woy Woy South Public School embraces a holistic approach to education, where academic success is paralleled by social, emotional, and creative growth. The school values diversity and actively promotes an inclusive environment where every student feels safe and respected. This commitment to fostering confidence, resilience, and strong relationships prepares students to become responsible global citizens.

As part of its mission, Woy Woy South Public School is focused on cultivating student-led growth in a caring environment, geared towards individual development and academic excellence. This progressive approach reflects the school's aim to be a pillar of support within the Woy Woy community, ultimately guiding every child to learn, grow, and succeed.

Mission

Woy Woy South Public School is committed to strengthening a high expectation learning culture by building the professional capacity of teachers and supporting the community to continually and effectively achieve student growth and attainment.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
648 (305 girls, 343 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
648
ICSEA What does this mean?
996 (percentile 45)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
33% / 34% / 22% / 12%
Indigenous students
10%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
36.9
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
4.1

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 74
Year 1 93
Year 2 91
Year 3 105
Year 4 99
Year 5 108
Year 6 78
Total 648

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 648 305 343 - 996 36.9
2024 654 321 333 89.9 989 37.8
2023 633 303 330 91.5 994 36.7
2022 592 275 317 87.1 985 35.3
2021 580 279 301 91.9 983 35.3
2020 560 273 287 - 982 32.8
2019 521 251 270 92 982 31.7
2018 487 242 245 92.5 969 30.5
2017 499 245 254 92.5 960 27.9
2016 493 245 248 91.7 956 27.8
2015 486 231 255 92.9 947 27.5
2014 481 229 252 94.2 957 30.4
2013 522 248 274 93.8 950 32.4
2012 540 261 279 92.9 936 32.6
2011 563 272 291 93.2 937 35.1
2010 588 291 297 - 942 34.6
2009 606 298 308 - 959 36.9
2008 624 310 314 - 959 33.8

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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