Fennell Bay Public School

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Phone: (02) 4959 2264
Email: fennellbay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: Bay Rd, Fennell Bay NSW 2283
Website: https://fennellbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

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Quick facts

Established

1 September 1959

Category

Primary School

Gender

Co-ed

Subjects

Comprehensive

Support classes

Local government area

Lake Macquarie

State electorate

Lake Macquarie

Federal electorate

Hunter

About the school

Fennell Bay Public School has an enrolment of 163 students, including 21% Aboriginal students, across six stage-based classes, which feature a support class and two multicategorical classes. The school's executive comprises three Assistant Principals, and it has employed an Instructional Leader as part of the Early Action for Success program since 2014. Students are supported by Learning and Support Teachers and participate in various intervention programs aimed at enhancing their educational experience.

Since 2011, Fennell Bay has been implementing the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Program, achieving positive outcomes for students, staff, and the community. The school's Nar-un-bah, or School as Community Centre (SaCC), plays a crucial role in facilitating access to service provision and inter-agency support for families. Programs offered include a Supported Playgroup, TAFE Outreach, Nutrition workshops, Positive Parenting Workshops, and Transition to School initiatives.

Fennell Bay Public School provides students with opportunities in sports, Creative and Performing Arts, as well as debating and inter-school competitions. The school is actively supported by an engaged Parents and Citizens (P&C) association, which collaborates closely with the school community. The Little Squirts Transition to School program for preschoolers has been running successfully each Thursday since 2016. Overall, Fennell Bay Public School prioritises a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment, providing all students with the chance to succeed with the guidance of its dedicated staff.

Mission

Fennell Bay Public School strives for excellence through a focus on innovative practice within a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment. The school community is founded on strong partnerships of integrity and trust.

Location & Catchment Area

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Fennell Bay Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 159 (72 girls, 87 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 159
ICSEA What does this mean?: 889 (percentile 9)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 58% / 24% / 14% / 4%
FOEI What does this mean?: 147
Indigenous students: 31%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 12%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 18.1
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 6.9

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	18
Year 1	22
Year 2	30
Year 3	18
Year 4	23
Year 5	22
Year 6	26
Total	159

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	159	72	87	-	889	18.1
2024	172	74	98	86.6	893	16.7
2023	160	69	91	87.1	879	15.6
2022	159	69	90	85.2	885	13.3
2021	164	77	87	87.7	893	13.5
2020	177	89	88	-	899	14.5
2019	180	86	94	88	903	14.5
2018	169	80	89	89.7	928	13.5
2017	161	76	85	91.1	906	13.3
2016	146	72	74	91.3	895	13.2
2015	148	72	76	91.1	896	13.2
2014	152	75	77	90.9	876	13.7
2013	156	73	83	90.3	848	13.5
2012	155	77	78	91	848	13.8
2011	163	86	77	92.8	839	12.8
2010	185	93	92	-	837	13.8
2009	238	123	115	-	875	15.2
2008	239	127	112	-	875	16.3

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.