About the school
Warnervale Public School is a modern, attractive institution situated in the Wyong Shire on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Established in 1958, it has evolved from a small, rural community school to a thriving educational facility that serves the growing community of Hamlyn Terrace, currently enrolling around 540 students, including approximately 13% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
Community and Environment
The school boasts a strong, inclusive community characterised by high expectations and shared priorities. Warnervale Public School aims to create a safe, happy, and stimulating learning environment that encourages all students to take responsibility for their learning and behaviour. The dedicated staff strive to provide a challenging and creative educational experience.
Academic and Extracurricular Activities
The school is committed to enhancing literacy and numeracy through individualised learning outcomes. With a focus on technology, students engage with Digital Technologies across various Key Learning Areas. Furthermore, Warnervale has an impressive Performing Arts program featuring multiple dance groups, a didgeridoo group, a guitar group, and two school choirs. The school also promotes sports, public speaking, chess, leadership roles via the Student Representative Council (SRC), and various extra-curricular activities.
Sustainability Initiatives
Student involvement extends beyond academics, with an active environment group working on projects like vegetable and bush tucker gardens, composting, and recycling initiatives. Such activities highlight the school's commitment to community engagement and environmental sustainability.
In essence, Warnervale Public School continuously empowers its students to embrace learning and personal growth in a supportive public school environment.
Mission
Our school aims to provide a safe and happy learning environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Warnervale Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Porters Creek Public School 1.3 km
- B Wadalba Community School 1.5 km
- C Woongarrah Public School 1.7 km
- D Kanwal Public School 1.9 km
- E Tuggerawong Public School 3.5 km
- F Tacoma Public School 3.6 km
- G HopeTown School 3.8 km
- H Gorokan High School 3.8 km
- I Gorokan Public School 3.8 km
- J Wyong Public School 4.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 442 (230 girls, 212 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 442
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 979 (percentile 37)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 38% / 30% / 22% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 103
- Indigenous students
- 14%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 22%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 23.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 56 |
| Year 1 | 52 |
| Year 2 | 58 |
| Year 3 | 70 |
| Year 4 | 78 |
| Year 5 | 64 |
| Year 6 | 64 |
| Total | 442 |
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 | 442 | 230 | 212 | - | 979 | 23.8 |
| 2024 | 465 | 240 | 225 | 90 | 977 | 25.2 |
| 2023 | 525 | 271 | 254 | 89.9 | 978 | 28.4 |
| 2022 | 559 | 297 | 262 | 83.3 | 965 | 30.7 |
| 2021 | 607 | 306 | 301 | 90.7 | 974 | 33.2 |
| 2020 | 598 | 301 | 297 | - | 973 | 31.9 |
| 2019 | 561 | 286 | 275 | 91.5 | 970 | 29.5 |
| 2018 | 534 | 265 | 269 | 92.3 | 963 | 28.4 |
| 2017 | 496 | 241 | 255 | 94.1 | 961 | 25.6 |
| 2016 | 479 | 228 | 251 | 93.5 | 956 | 24.4 |
| 2015 | 447 | 210 | 237 | 94 | 963 | 23.2 |
| 2014 | 443 | 199 | 244 | 93.9 | 964 | 23.2 |
| 2013 | 456 | 195 | 261 | 94.2 | 974 | 22.9 |
| 2012 | 429 | 183 | 246 | 94 | 968 | 21.2 |
| 2011 | 406 | 176 | 230 | 94.5 | 975 | 20.3 |
| 2010 | 350 | 146 | 204 | - | 974 | 19.1 |
| 2009 | 353 | 154 | 199 | - | 981 | 18 |
| 2008 | 299 | 131 | 168 | - | 981 | 15.6 |
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.