Arcadia Vale Public School
The Small School Where BIG Dreams Come True!
About the school
Arcadia Vale Public School is a small school located on the western shores of Lake Macquarie, catering to the needs of the Arcadia Vale community. The school's vision encompasses the aspiration for all students to achieve personal excellence within a respectful and community-focused environment. Core values of Excellence, Respect, and Community are integral to the school culture, underpinning all aspects of school life.
The school prides itself on being a safe and nurturing space where every child is valued, fostering happiness and success throughout their educational journey. Committed to evidence-based teaching, Arcadia Vale Public School personalises learning programs to meet individual student needs, allowing for well-rounded development in academic, physical, social, and emotional skills. The school is particularly recognised for its outstanding performing arts programs, which include opportunities in musical instrument training, choir, band, and dance.
The dedicated staff focuses on delivering a high-quality education, encouraging students to become active, confident, and innovative learners equipped to navigate a rapidly changing society. Community partnership is a strong emphasis at the school, engaging parents and community members as active partners in the educational process, and valuing their contributions through collaborative decision-making. Arcadia Vale Public School exemplifies a commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that all students feel safe, respected, and part of a connected community.
Mission
Excellence, Respect, Community
Location & Catchment Area
- Arcadia Vale Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Wangi Wangi Public School 1.3 km
- B Rathmines Public School 2.1 km
- C Coal Point Public School 3.4 km
- D Swansea Public School 5.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 171 (77 girls, 94 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 171
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 971 (percentile 34)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 43% / 34% / 16% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 120
- Indigenous students
- 12%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 19 |
| Year 1 | 27 |
| Year 2 | 32 |
| Year 3 | 21 |
| Year 4 | 26 |
| Year 5 | 21 |
| Year 6 | 25 |
| Total | 171 |
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 | 171 | 77 | 94 | - | 971 | 13.3 |
| 2024 | 164 | 75 | 89 | 90.2 | 965 | 13 |
| 2023 | 158 | 73 | 85 | 89.3 | 966 | 10.8 |
| 2022 | 130 | 59 | 71 | 84 | 966 | 9.5 |
| 2021 | 130 | 54 | 76 | 88.1 | 976 | 8.4 |
| 2020 | 125 | 47 | 78 | - | 979 | 7.3 |
| 2019 | 103 | 48 | 55 | 91.4 | 980 | 6.2 |
| 2018 | 105 | 49 | 56 | 93.7 | 977 | 6.2 |
| 2017 | 113 | 54 | 59 | 93.2 | 968 | 5.9 |
| 2016 | 105 | 49 | 56 | 93.4 | 968 | 5.9 |
| 2015 | 130 | 61 | 69 | 94.5 | 964 | 5.8 |
| 2014 | 124 | 62 | 62 | 94.7 | 986 | 5.9 |
| 2013 | 127 | 60 | 67 | 94.3 | 988 | 5.9 |
| 2012 | 118 | 56 | 62 | 95.5 | 968 | 5.6 |
| 2011 | 101 | 49 | 52 | 94.7 | 963 | 4.5 |
| 2010 | 95 | 49 | 46 | - | 995 | 4.5 |
| 2009 | 98 | 51 | 47 | - | 982 | 4.5 |
| 2008 | 98 | 45 | 53 | - | 982 | 4.5 |
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.