About the school
Crescent Head Public School is situated in landscaped grounds adjacent to National Parks and has an enrolment of 178 students. The school aims to develop highly engaged learners through innovative and quality teaching within a positive and harmonious environment. It emphasises high aspirations and creativity, encouraging students to strive for excellence. The school adopts the Positive Behaviour for Learning framework, integrating core values of Cooperation, Caring, Contribution, Courtesy, and Consideration into daily activities. Recognition of these values is facilitated through the ICON Award system.
Crescent Head Public School has earned a reputation for excellence across various educational programs, including Literacy, Numeracy, and the Creative Arts, having received a Director General's Award in the Arts. The school has actively participated in notable events like the Arena Choir in the Schools Spectacular from 2012 to 2014 and has achieved significant milestones in academic assessments, including NAPLAN results.
To cater to diverse learning needs, the school implements a differentiated curriculum and provides enrichment activities for higher-achieving students. Individual learning plans are developed for Kindergarten students, supported by the School Learning and Support Team, which coordinates aid for students facing challenges. Modern technology, such as interactive whiteboards and computers, is integrated into classrooms to enhance the learning experience.
Crescent Head Public School is part of the Macleay Educational Community of Schools, which fosters collaboration and offers extended opportunities in various subjects, ensuring students 'Strive to Excel' in a nurturing educational environment.
Mission
We foster and explicitly teach the values of Belonging, Collaboration, Kindness and High Expectations.
Location & Catchment Area
- Crescent Head Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kempsey East Public School 16.5 km
- B Kempsey South Public School 16.9 km
- C Melville High School 17.6 km
- D Kempsey West Public School 18.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 167 (80 girls, 87 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 167
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 987 (percentile 41)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 30% / 32% / 26% / 12%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 78
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 21 |
| Year 1 | 25 |
| Year 2 | 25 |
| Year 3 | 33 |
| Year 4 | 22 |
| Year 5 | 23 |
| Year 6 | 18 |
| Total | 167 |
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 | 167 | 80 | 87 | - | 987 | 11.1 |
| 2024 | 172 | 82 | 90 | 87 | 977 | 11.1 |
| 2023 | 164 | 81 | 83 | 86.1 | 967 | 11.1 |
| 2022 | 185 | 93 | 92 | 77 | 959 | 11.8 |
| 2021 | 193 | 89 | 104 | 85.2 | 969 | 11.1 |
| 2020 | 185 | 86 | 99 | - | 979 | 10.1 |
| 2019 | 183 | 94 | 89 | 88.6 | 969 | 10.1 |
| 2018 | 178 | 97 | 81 | 90.6 | 975 | 11.2 |
| 2017 | 183 | 97 | 86 | 92.3 | 972 | 10.1 |
| 2016 | 192 | 98 | 94 | 92.1 | 970 | 11.1 |
| 2015 | 180 | 96 | 84 | 92 | 975 | 10 |
| 2014 | 160 | 86 | 74 | 91.8 | 978 | 9.9 |
| 2013 | 171 | 92 | 79 | 88.5 | 977 | 9.9 |
| 2012 | 170 | 84 | 86 | 92.4 | 970 | 9.9 |
| 2011 | 187 | 91 | 96 | 86.8 | 970 | 10.9 |
| 2010 | 173 | 72 | 101 | - | 964 | 9.8 |
| 2009 | 182 | 78 | 104 | - | 1001 | 9.8 |
| 2008 | 188 | 81 | 107 | - | 1001 | 10.9 |
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.