About the school
Bateau Bay Public School is located in the rapidly growing Central Coast region of New South Wales and was established in 1980. The school has a significant enrolment but efficiently utilises its facilities to cater to its students, with strong support from the community and parents. Bateau Bay Public School prioritises quality education for all students, adopting best practices and regularly evaluating its educational programs. The school's philosophy is inclusive, ensuring that every student is recognised for their achievement and effort across all areas of learning.
The school offers explicit and systematic teaching with a focus on literacy and numeracy to meet the diverse needs of its students. Staff at Bateau Bay Public School are highly trained and collaborate closely with learning and wellbeing support teams to provide reasonable adjustments for all learners, fostering an environment where every child can thrive. The school is dedicated to ensuring that students feel safe, comfortable, and ready to engage in their education, beginning with strong transition support for those entering Kindergarten.
In addition to core academics, the school provides a broad curriculum encompassing STEM, creative arts, and extra-curricular activities. Bateau Bay Public School values diversity and fairness, aiming to create a supportive community where students from all backgrounds can feel included and respected. Overall, the school's commitment to high expectations and inclusive practices aims to help every child reach their full potential.
Mission
At Bateau Bay Public School, the focus is on high expectations, collaborative teaching, and inclusive learning to inspire all students to reach their potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bateau Bay Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Brooke Avenue Public School 2.0 km
- B Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus 2.1 km
- C Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus 2.3 km
- D Wamberal Public School 3.4 km
- E Killarney Vale Public School 3.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 614 (282 girls, 332 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 614
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1029 (percentile 60)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 18% / 34% / 31% / 17%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 74
- Indigenous students
- 9%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 34.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 75 |
| Year 1 | 77 |
| Year 2 | 84 |
| Year 3 | 91 |
| Year 4 | 101 |
| Year 5 | 91 |
| Year 6 | 95 |
| Total | 614 |
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 | 614 | 282 | 332 | - | 1029 | 34.3 |
| 2024 | 633 | 285 | 348 | 90.1 | 1030 | 34.3 |
| 2023 | 629 | 294 | 335 | 89.8 | 1020 | 35.5 |
| 2022 | 683 | 316 | 367 | 84.7 | 1017 | 37.1 |
| 2021 | 730 | 342 | 388 | 91.8 | 1016 | 38.8 |
| 2020 | 734 | 353 | 381 | - | 1013 | 38.8 |
| 2019 | 732 | 350 | 382 | 94.8 | 1012 | 38.8 |
| 2018 | 738 | 351 | 387 | 92 | 1014 | 38.8 |
| 2017 | 739 | 361 | 378 | 93.4 | 1010 | 38.5 |
| 2016 | 729 | 357 | 372 | 93.5 | 1011 | 39 |
| 2015 | 749 | 370 | 379 | 93.3 | 1014 | 40.1 |
| 2014 | 701 | 349 | 352 | 94.5 | 1003 | 37.2 |
| 2013 | 671 | 337 | 334 | 94.3 | 1007 | 36 |
| 2012 | 654 | 328 | 326 | 93.1 | 983 | 35.2 |
| 2011 | 680 | 330 | 350 | 93.1 | 980 | 35.2 |
| 2010 | 701 | 344 | 357 | - | 975 | 35.3 |
| 2009 | 715 | 359 | 356 | - | 1007 | 36.4 |
| 2008 | 711 | 348 | 363 | - | 1007 | 35.2 |
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.