About the school
Stuarts Point Public School is set in an idyllic position in the Macleay Valley, with both the river and beach within walking distance, and Yarrahapinni Mountain providing a majestic backdrop. The school boasts an extensive playground that backs onto the community oval and sporting fields. The school aims to provide a supportive, caring atmosphere whilst focusing on individual needs to ensure success.
School Motto
The school motto, 'To Greater Heights', is continually emphasised, and all students are encouraged to attempt new challenges, focus on their achievements, and view mistakes as part of the learning process. A strong focus on values education, the promotion of a balanced, healthy lifestyle, and leadership opportunities underpin the rich and stimulating learning environment.
Educational Approach
Stuarts Point Public School implements quality education programs that demonstrate a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and integrated technology to encourage lifelong learning. Collaborative decision-making between the school and community is deemed vital in achieving educational excellence. The school is committed to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed by fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and fairness.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision: Stuarts Point Public School is committed to working in partnership to nurture confident lifelong learners who are known, valued and cared for.
Location & Catchment Area
- Stuarts Point Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Scotts Head Public School 7.7 km
- B South West Rocks Public School 9.2 km
- C Eungai Public School 11.5 km
- D Macksville High School 13.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 53 (28 girls, 25 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 53
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 848 (percentile 5)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 79% / 19% / 2% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 159
- Indigenous students
- 36%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 9 |
| Year 1 | 13 |
| Year 2 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 3 |
| Year 4 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 10 |
| Year 6 | 9 |
| Total | 53 |
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 | 53 | 28 | 25 | - | 848 | 5.4 |
| 2024 | 60 | 34 | 26 | 84 | 866 | 4 |
| 2023 | 52 | 34 | 18 | 85 | 869 | 4.1 |
| 2022 | 53 | 36 | 17 | 78.3 | 866 | 4.1 |
| 2021 | 58 | 34 | 24 | 84.1 | 916 | 3.9 |
| 2020 | 59 | 36 | 23 | - | 893 | 3.9 |
| 2019 | 57 | 35 | 22 | 90.6 | 902 | 3.9 |
| 2018 | 57 | 37 | 20 | 91.2 | 881 | 3.9 |
| 2017 | 52 | 30 | 22 | 93.3 | 869 | 3.8 |
| 2016 | 61 | 36 | 25 | 94 | 833 | 3.8 |
| 2015 | 55 | 30 | 25 | 94.6 | 894 | 3.8 |
| 2014 | 60 | 33 | 27 | 93.1 | 898 | 3.9 |
| 2013 | 55 | 27 | 28 | 92.5 | 876 | 3.9 |
| 2012 | 63 | 32 | 31 | 93.2 | 878 | 3.6 |
| 2011 | 65 | 34 | 31 | 91.7 | 887 | 3.6 |
| 2010 | 62 | 31 | 31 | - | 890 | 3.6 |
| 2009 | 58 | 31 | 27 | - | 911 | 3.6 |
| 2008 | 59 | 34 | 25 | - | 911 | 3.6 |
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.