About the school
Seaham Public School provides a safe and caring learning environment for students in a country setting, serving as a focal point for the community. The school is dedicated to fostering positive and secure surroundings where individuals contribute to quality education, focusing on the social, emotional, academic, and physical growth of every student. Emphasising the importance of strong relationships, it believes that education is a partnership among students, teachers, and parents. The school caters to 158 students, offering a comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 6. With an enthusiastic staff and a technology-rich environment, the learning experience is enhanced through explicit teaching strategies driven by data. The school is also committed to inclusion, recognising the needs of every learner and tailoring support to individual learning styles. An active Learning Support Team assists in differentiating the curriculum, thus ensuring that all students, including those with additional needs, are appropriately challenged and supported. Seaham Public School acknowledges the local Worimi people and promotes positive behaviour through a Positive Behaviour for Learning program, which benefits both students and the wider community. With a focus on fostering excellence in literacy and numeracy, the school ensures students gain essential skills for lifelong achievement. In addition, it prioritises strong partnerships with families, encouraging parental participation in their child's education through various initiatives. Overall, Seaham Public School strives to create a welcoming and respectful community that promotes high expectations and personal growth for all its students.
Mission
- We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
- Live, Learn, Care.
Location & Catchment Area
- Seaham Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mount Kanwary Public School 7.5 km
- B Clarence Town Public School 9.3 km
- C Hinton Public School 9.5 km
- D Millers Forest Public School 10.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 156 (76 girls, 80 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 156
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 990 (percentile 42)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 35% / 30% / 23% / 12%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 95
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 12 |
| Year 1 | 22 |
| Year 2 | 16 |
| Year 3 | 20 |
| Year 4 | 29 |
| Year 5 | 29 |
| Year 6 | 28 |
| Total | 156 |
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 | 156 | 76 | 80 | - | 990 | 12.2 |
| 2024 | 171 | 90 | 81 | 89.9 | 998 | 12.1 |
| 2023 | 174 | 87 | 87 | 91.4 | 1001 | 10.8 |
| 2022 | 188 | 97 | 91 | 89.1 | 994 | 12.1 |
| 2021 | 200 | 102 | 98 | 91.3 | 996 | 11.1 |
| 2020 | 208 | 112 | 96 | - | 982 | 12.4 |
| 2019 | 205 | 110 | 95 | 93.1 | 989 | 11.1 |
| 2018 | 202 | 110 | 92 | 92.5 | 985 | 11.1 |
| 2017 | 190 | 98 | 92 | 94.3 | 976 | 10.9 |
| 2016 | 202 | 99 | 103 | 93.3 | 989 | 10.8 |
| 2015 | 197 | 91 | 106 | 96.8 | 1010 | 10.7 |
| 2014 | 220 | 100 | 120 | 95.1 | 1022 | 12 |
| 2013 | 219 | 96 | 123 | 95.7 | 1020 | 12 |
| 2012 | 220 | 105 | 115 | 94.6 | 1015 | 11.7 |
| 2011 | 210 | 112 | 98 | 93.4 | 1013 | 10.3 |
| 2010 | 219 | 119 | 100 | - | 1004 | 11.7 |
| 2009 | 218 | 117 | 101 | - | 993 | 11.7 |
| 2008 | 240 | 127 | 113 | - | 993 | 12.7 |
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.