Cooranbong Public School

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About the school

Cooranbong Public School is located in a semi-rural area on Awabakal land on the western shores of Lake Macquarie, offering its students an expansive and tranquil learning environment. The school is proud to be a member of the Western Shores Learning Alliance, collaborating closely with Morisset High School, the Itji-Marru Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, and local early learning centres. With a current enrolment of 303 students, including 53 who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Cooranbong PS provides a diverse educational experience across its 13 classes from Kindergarten to Year six, along with a multi-categorical support class.

The school nurtures a culture of excellence and is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities while fostering strong connections with families and the community. All staff members focus on professional growth and student wellbeing, ensuring every child feels supported and valued. Cooranbong Public School prioritises a safe, inclusive environment where each student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school implements high-quality explicit teaching guided by the NSW Plan for Public Education, concentrating on building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking.

Students are encouraged to explore a range of subjects and opportunities that empower them to develop skills and discover their passions. Families are actively involved, with teachers and support teams co-designing plans tailored to meet students' individual learning needs. Together, the school community is committed to fostering confident learners for a successful tomorrow.

Mission

Cooranbong Public School is committed to creating a school where every student is truly known, valued and cared for, and where strong relationships, high expectations and inclusive practices ensure all learners feel safe, supported and able to thrive.

Location & Catchment Area

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
330 (161 girls, 169 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
330
ICSEA What does this mean?
948 (percentile 24)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
43% / 37% / 16% / 5%
Indigenous students
22%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
20
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
3.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 55
Year 1 47
Year 2 40
Year 3 51
Year 4 52
Year 5 41
Year 6 44
Total 330

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 330 161 169 - 948 20
2024 311 152 159 86.2 961 18.7
2023 274 138 136 89.8 960 17.6
2022 275 145 130 84.8 960 17.3
2021 263 136 127 92 965 16.4
2020 250 130 120 - 972 16.4
2019 240 124 116 91.6 970 15.3
2018 223 107 116 92.3 955 15.2
2017 234 124 110 95.9 949 13.6
2016 195 101 94 93.8 973 12.4
2015 145 69 76 93.7 971 9.8
2014 131 62 69 91.6 939 9.2
2013 152 70 82 91.1 938 10.5
2012 162 74 88 92.1 959 9.8
2011 191 85 106 91.5 962 11
2010 209 89 120 - 963 12.3
2009 193 88 105 - 924 11
2008 188 95 93 - 924 11.4

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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