About the school
Gorokan Public School strives to provide the highest educational opportunity for its students in a safe and respectful learning environment. Located in Dudley Street, Gorokan, in the Wyong Shire of NSW, the school has a current enrolment of 600 students, with 18% of students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) and 5% from language backgrounds other than English. The school's motto, Learn to Live, underpins the diverse opportunities it offers.
Students benefit from modern facilities and resources that enhance their learning experiences. Gorokan Public School remains committed to maximising the potential of all students through the provision of innovative, quality educational programs that promote a culture of learning excellence and responsiveness. Individualised learning is a priority, with curriculum differentiation ensuring that all students can access the curriculum at their own level of need. Enrichment and remediation programs further support this goal, alongside a wide range of engaging extracurricular activities in sport, cultural, and creative arts.
The school's strong focus on technology includes internet access in every classroom, interactive whiteboards/LED touchscreen TVs, tablets, and computers, ensuring students are taught to be digitally responsible citizens. Additionally, Gorokan Public School provides various support services through its School as Community Centre (SACC), aiding families with children aged from birth to eight years. This service fosters connections between families and local organisations. Parent and community involvement is encouraged, with opportunities for participation in school decision-making through regular P&C meetings. The school also collaborates with the Muru Bulbi AECG and the Wallarah Learning Alliance, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement.
Mission
Gorokan Public School's mission is to provide a quality education in a caring environment, preparing and inspiring safe, respectful, and successful learners for a changing world.
Location & Catchment Area
- Gorokan Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Gorokan High School 1.2 km
- B Kanwal Public School 2.6 km
- C Woongarrah Public School 2.7 km
- D Tuggerawong Public School 3.8 km
- E Warnervale Public School 3.8 km
- F Northlakes High School 4.0 km
- G Toukley Public School 4.1 km
- H Wadalba Community School 4.2 km
- I Northlakes Public School 4.2 km
- J Blue Haven Public School 4.5 km
- K Budgewoi Public School 4.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 620 (298 girls, 322 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 620
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 913 (percentile 14)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 59% / 29% / 10% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 139
- Indigenous students
- 25%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 11%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 39.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 100 |
| Year 1 | 74 |
| Year 2 | 98 |
| Year 3 | 93 |
| Year 4 | 95 |
| Year 5 | 82 |
| Year 6 | 78 |
| Total | 620 |
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 | 620 | 298 | 322 | - | 913 | 39.5 |
| 2024 | 600 | 283 | 317 | 86.6 | 910 | 39.2 |
| 2023 | 596 | 287 | 309 | 88.6 | 918 | 39.2 |
| 2022 | 566 | 268 | 298 | 83.8 | 912 | 37.2 |
| 2021 | 566 | 272 | 294 | 89.2 | 920 | 36.4 |
| 2020 | 563 | 253 | 310 | - | 918 | 36.5 |
| 2019 | 580 | 264 | 316 | 88.6 | 915 | 37.7 |
| 2018 | 609 | 279 | 330 | 90.7 | 900 | 36.3 |
| 2017 | 567 | 256 | 311 | 91.8 | 907 | 33.2 |
| 2016 | 577 | 281 | 296 | 92.7 | 904 | 33.8 |
| 2015 | 542 | 255 | 287 | 92.1 | 917 | 31.5 |
| 2014 | 497 | 246 | 251 | 93.2 | 912 | 29 |
| 2013 | 517 | 257 | 260 | 93.8 | 918 | 31.1 |
| 2012 | 509 | 250 | 259 | 93.3 | 901 | 30.2 |
| 2011 | 521 | 266 | 255 | 93.5 | 900 | 32.5 |
| 2010 | 531 | 281 | 250 | - | 893 | 32.5 |
| 2009 | 543 | 284 | 259 | - | 926 | 32.6 |
| 2008 | 565 | 293 | 272 | - | 926 | 34 |
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.