About the school
Wangi Wangi Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6 comprehensive primary school located in Wangi Wangi, New South Wales. The school aspires to achieve educational excellence, empowering all students with the skills to become confident, active, and resilient citizens. This vision is realised within a positive learning environment that promotes high expectations for learning, behaviour, and inclusivity.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Macquarie, Wangi Wangi Public School boasts state-of-the-art facilities due to a multi-million dollar upgrade completed in 2020. The modern student-centred classrooms are equipped with Chromebooks and interactive technologies, allowing teachers to employ research-based teaching practices that facilitate high levels of personal learning growth in literacy and numeracy.
Wangi Wangi Public School takes pride in its achievements, with annual NSW Department of Education data indicating high-level performance in Year 3-6 Numeracy, Reading, and Writing, surpassing state and national averages. The school creates an exciting environment that fosters student well-being and success. Key programs such as The Resilience Project and Positive Behaviour for Learning further support the development of students' confidence and academic performance.
Parents are welcomed as partners in education, and their involvement is seen as crucial for school life and community engagement. Wangi Wangi Public School is dedicated to providing an inclusive, purposeful, and engaging learning experience, ensuring that every child thrives and is celebrated for their individuality.
Mission
At Wangi Wangi Public School, we believe every student is unique, capable, and important. Our focus is on empowering students with the skills and confidence to thrive both academically and socially.
Location & Catchment Area
- Wangi Wangi Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Arcadia Vale Public School 1.3 km
- B Rathmines Public School 3.4 km
- C Coal Point Public School 4.4 km
- D Swansea Public School 5.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 181 (82 girls, 99 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 181
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 987 (percentile 41)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 30% / 37% / 24% / 9%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 102
- Indigenous students
- 17%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 15%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 25 |
| Year 1 | 32 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Year 3 | 26 |
| Year 4 | 18 |
| Year 5 | 24 |
| Year 6 | 30 |
| Total | 181 |
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 | 181 | 82 | 99 | - | 987 | 10.6 |
| 2024 | 164 | 73 | 91 | 90.8 | 987 | 10.6 |
| 2023 | 165 | 83 | 82 | 90.4 | 979 | 10.5 |
| 2022 | 146 | 76 | 70 | 88.6 | 971 | 9.4 |
| 2021 | 153 | 74 | 79 | 91 | 980 | 7.4 |
| 2020 | 142 | 69 | 73 | - | 968 | 7.2 |
| 2019 | 124 | 62 | 62 | 91.8 | 971 | 6 |
| 2018 | 108 | 50 | 58 | 94.2 | 970 | 6 |
| 2017 | 101 | 52 | 49 | 94.6 | 948 | 5.9 |
| 2016 | 97 | 48 | 49 | 94.2 | 950 | 4.8 |
| 2015 | 90 | 37 | 53 | 94.6 | 956 | 4.7 |
| 2014 | 91 | 38 | 53 | 94.6 | 949 | 5.9 |
| 2013 | 104 | 54 | 50 | 94 | 986 | 5.9 |
| 2012 | 103 | 56 | 47 | 94.7 | 974 | 6.8 |
| 2011 | 118 | 62 | 56 | 93.6 | 973 | 6.8 |
| 2010 | 106 | 51 | 55 | - | 982 | 6.8 |
| 2009 | 114 | 59 | 55 | - | 1042 | 6.8 |
| 2008 | 133 | 68 | 65 | - | 1042 | 9.2 |
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.