South West Rocks Public School

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Phone: (02) 6566 6208
Email: sthwestroc-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: Gregory Street, South West Rocks NSW 2431
Website: https://sthwestroc-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

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Quick facts

Established: 1 May 1897
Category: Primary School
Gender: Co-ed
Subjects: Comprehensive
Local government area: Kempsey
State electorate: Oxley
Federal electorate: Cowper

About the school

South West Rocks Public School is situated in a popular area of the NSW mid-north coast, serving a community that includes both retired individuals and younger working families. The school strives for academic excellence in a nurturing, cooperative, and respectful environment. Its aim is to offer quality teaching across an expanded curriculum to ensure equitable access for all students.

Academic Focus

The teaching of literacy and numeracy remains the priority, with numerous opportunities provided for children to excel in various key learning areas. The school offers a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and has seen a consistent increase in enrolment, reflecting the community's growing demographic of younger families.

Community Engagement

As a member of the Macleay Educational Community of Schools (MECS), the school actively promotes the public education system in NSW. Events such as the annual MECS music and art festivals, as well as student leadership workshops, are highlights of the school year. The school fosters positive relationships with community groups, ensuring strong transition programs from pre-school to Kindergarten and Year 6 to Year 7.

Student Welfare

South West Rocks Public School is committed to student welfare, implementing programs like QUEST (Quality Environment for Students and Teachers) and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) to enhance self-esteem and leadership skills among students. The school prides itself on having engaged parents and staff who participate actively in various community projects, adding to the positive atmosphere that defines this vibrant school community.

Mission

Together, as a community committed to fostering respect, resilience, and collaboration, we empower South West Rocks students to become compassionate, confident, and forward-thinking leaders who positively impact the world around them.

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South West Rocks Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 348 (167 girls, 181 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 348
ICSEA What does this mean?: 952 (percentile 26)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 43% / 29% / 17% / 11%
FOEI What does this mean?: 100
Indigenous students: 23%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 10%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 20.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 3

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	52
Year 1	41
Year 2	49
Year 3	60
Year 4	41
Year 5	57
Year 6	48
Total	348

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	348	167	181	-	952	20.3
2024	329	148	181	88	962	18.2
2023	333	152	181	89.3	962	18.3
2022	363	176	187	82.9	966	20.3
2021	355	173	182	89.8	962	18.7
2020	344	174	170	-	963	18.6
2019	334	170	164	91.5	964	17.5
2018	327	164	163	91.7	966	17.5
2017	314	157	157	93.1	976	17.4
2016	298	157	141	93	970	15.9
2015	289	147	142	92.5	975	15.9
2014	305	151	154	92.7	964	15.9
2013	312	161	151	92.7	973	17.3
2012	327	165	162	93	958	16.8
2011	323	158	165	92.4	953	16.8
2010	316	150	166	-	954	16.8
2009	299	145	154	-	953	15.5
2008	290	140	150	-	953	14.5

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.