About the school
Swansea Public School is located on the shores of the beautiful Lake Macquarie, providing students access to lovely waterways including beaches and the lake. The school plays a key role in the community, which is undergoing change with new residences. It benefits from strong support through a committed Parents and Citizens Association, which actively engages in school programs and fostering community spirit.
Educational Programs
Swansea Public School is dedicated to innovation and cultural respect, promoting programs that acknowledge Aboriginal culture. As part of the Galgabba Community of Schools, it collaborates regularly with local schools, sharing teacher professional development and events. A strong focus on early years education is evident with initiatives such as Reading Recovery, the Kindergarten Literacy program, and targeted support addressing foundational learning skills. The school utilises the L3 program to ensure students become competent readers and writers.
Swansea Public School prioritises the cultivation of citizenship, teamwork, equality, and social justice through various programs. The Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) initiative is a cornerstone of its approach, focusing on behaviour management, emotional resilience, and conflict resolution. The philosophy of 'educating the whole child' is central to its mission, combining rigorous literacy and numeracy improvement with enriching activities across sport, arts, and technology.
Community Engagement and Wellbeing
Swansea Public School prides itself on fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment, bolstered by the KIDSMATTER initiative for social and emotional wellbeing. Additionally, enrichment opportunities such as coding and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program further enhance students' learning experiences.
Mission
Swansea Public School strives for excellence in a restorative and collaborative learning environment, where all students thrive. We aspire to grow and improve every day.
Location & Catchment Area
- Swansea Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Pelican Flat Public School 1.6 km
- B Caves Beach Public School 2.1 km
- C Blacksmiths Public School 2.2 km
- D Swansea High School 2.3 km
- E Marks Point Public School 3.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 199 (93 girls, 106 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 199
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 923 (percentile 16)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 52% / 29% / 14% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 133
- Indigenous students
- 29%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 20 |
| Year 1 | 29 |
| Year 2 | 33 |
| Year 3 | 26 |
| Year 4 | 26 |
| Year 5 | 31 |
| Year 6 | 34 |
| Total | 199 |
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 | 199 | 93 | 106 | - | 923 | 13.6 |
| 2024 | 204 | 103 | 101 | 90.2 | 935 | 13.6 |
| 2023 | 194 | 94 | 100 | 89.5 | 922 | 13.6 |
| 2022 | 209 | 115 | 94 | 87.6 | 933 | 14.7 |
| 2021 | 210 | 113 | 97 | 92.5 | 931 | 12.5 |
| 2020 | 240 | 126 | 114 | - | 935 | 13.9 |
| 2019 | 227 | 122 | 105 | 93 | 938 | 13.9 |
| 2018 | 235 | 124 | 111 | 91.8 | 919 | 14.9 |
| 2017 | 221 | 116 | 105 | 93.8 | 937 | 13.7 |
| 2016 | 243 | 125 | 118 | 93.6 | 926 | 14.6 |
| 2015 | 226 | 102 | 124 | 93.3 | 939 | 13.6 |
| 2014 | 226 | 108 | 118 | 93.1 | 922 | 13.7 |
| 2013 | 215 | 98 | 117 | 94 | 929 | 14.6 |
| 2012 | 217 | 110 | 107 | 92.7 | 924 | 14.7 |
| 2011 | 215 | 102 | 113 | 94 | 923 | 13.2 |
| 2010 | 200 | 97 | 103 | - | 927 | 13.2 |
| 2009 | 223 | 106 | 117 | - | 948 | 14.7 |
| 2008 | 239 | 111 | 128 | - | 948 | 15.7 |
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.