About the school
Anna Bay Public School is located in Port Stephens and has a dedicated and professional staff committed to providing quality education. The school has a clear vision that is supported by ongoing professional development, ensuring that students benefit from quality teaching programs and practices.
Learning Environment
Students at Anna Bay Public School engage in learning in a nurturing, caring, and safe environment that promotes lifelong learning. The diverse curriculum is designed to meet the academic, sporting, cultural, and artistic needs of all students. Programs offered include Dance, Music, Choir, Drama, and Jump Rope, alongside technology-enhanced learning.
The school also features a well-equipped library and media centre that supports students' educational pursuits. Core values such as respect, courtesy, and cooperation are actively promoted, with successful welfare and social programs encouraging positive student interactions.
Commitment to Diversity
Anna Bay Public School prides itself on being inclusive, offering a welcoming community for all families. The focus on diversity, especially in celebrating Aboriginal culture, fosters a sense of belonging and mutual respect among students from various backgrounds.
With its comprehensive approach to education, including innovative programs in arts, sports, music, and STEM, the school equips its students with the skills to thrive in a constantly changing world, firmly preparing them for future challenges.
Mission
At Anna Bay Public School, every child feels safe, valued, and included in a community that respects and celebrates diversity, especially Aboriginal culture. Our wellbeing programs and dedicated support staff work hand in hand with families to create positive, caring environments where students thrive socially and emotionally.
Location & Catchment Area
- Anna Bay Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tomaree Public School 4.8 km
- B Tomaree High School 5.0 km
- C Bobs Farm Public School 7.5 km
- D Soldiers Point Public School 7.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 309 (139 girls, 170 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 309
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 962 (percentile 30)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 44% / 32% / 16% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 106
- Indigenous students
- 15%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 54 |
| Year 1 | 40 |
| Year 2 | 46 |
| Year 3 | 43 |
| Year 4 | 30 |
| Year 5 | 55 |
| Year 6 | 41 |
| Total | 309 |
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 | 309 | 139 | 170 | - | 962 | 20.6 |
| 2024 | 316 | 144 | 172 | 86.8 | 968 | 19.3 |
| 2023 | 337 | 161 | 176 | 88.8 | 973 | 20.6 |
| 2022 | 343 | 167 | 176 | 85.9 | 969 | 20 |
| 2021 | 372 | 184 | 188 | 89.3 | 970 | 21.2 |
| 2020 | 368 | 177 | 191 | - | 961 | 21.1 |
| 2019 | 346 | 158 | 188 | 91.4 | 963 | 20 |
| 2018 | 329 | 153 | 176 | 92 | 954 | 17.8 |
| 2017 | 302 | 143 | 159 | 93.3 | 954 | 16.5 |
| 2016 | 297 | 137 | 160 | 93.7 | 977 | 17.7 |
| 2015 | 312 | 140 | 172 | 93.7 | 970 | 17.5 |
| 2014 | 348 | 149 | 199 | 93.7 | 984 | 18.8 |
| 2013 | 360 | 154 | 206 | 93.7 | 971 | 21 |
| 2012 | 375 | 149 | 226 | 94 | 976 | 20.3 |
| 2011 | 403 | 163 | 240 | 94.2 | 980 | 21.5 |
| 2010 | 445 | 185 | 260 | - | 980 | 23.8 |
| 2009 | 455 | 195 | 260 | - | 996 | 22.9 |
| 2008 | 453 | 209 | 244 | - | 996 | 22.9 |
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.