Telegraph Point Public School
Respect, responsibility and resilience.
About the school
Telegraph Point Public School is a small educational institution located beside the Wilson River, approximately 22km north of Port Macquarie on the mid-north coast of NSW. The school benefits from strong community support, reflected in an increase in enrolments since 2014. Students hail from surrounding areas including Telegraph Point, Blackman's Point, Pembrooke, and Kundabung.
The school features well-resourced, air-conditioned classrooms set within expansive and picturesque grounds. It is renowned for providing high-quality educational opportunities across academic, cultural, sporting, and social domains. A diverse array of programs is tailored to meet the varied needs, skills, and interests of the students. Technology is prioritised, with all classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards and computers, alongside a dedicated computer room for whole-class instruction.
The dedicated teaching staff at Telegraph Point Public School are deeply committed to ongoing professional development, striving to employ best teaching practices while prioritising the needs and wellbeing of students. Core values of respect, cooperation, and safety underpin the school's ethos and behaviour management policy, promoting a safe and supportive environment.
The Parents' and Citizens' Association actively participates in fundraising efforts to enhance facilities and resources. As a proud member of the Hastings Valley Community of Schools, Telegraph Point Public School continues to foster an inclusive and positive atmosphere that supports student success and growth.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Telegraph Point Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Wauchope High School 14.3 km
- B Wauchope Public School 14.8 km
- C Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus 14.9 km
- D Westport Public School 14.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 126 (59 girls, 67 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 126
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 968 (percentile 32)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 33% / 39% / 22% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 106
- Indigenous students
- 15%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 17 |
| Year 1 | 15 |
| Year 2 | 16 |
| Year 3 | 13 |
| Year 4 | 21 |
| Year 5 | 21 |
| Year 6 | 23 |
| Total | 126 |
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 | 126 | 59 | 67 | - | 968 | 7.7 |
| 2024 | 132 | 60 | 72 | 89.8 | 985 | 8.8 |
| 2023 | 126 | 60 | 66 | 89.6 | 1007 | 7.8 |
| 2022 | 122 | 58 | 64 | 87 | 993 | 6.5 |
| 2021 | 129 | 64 | 65 | 87 | 984 | 7.3 |
| 2020 | 134 | 67 | 67 | - | 984 | 7.3 |
| 2019 | 125 | 60 | 65 | 93.3 | 981 | 6.1 |
| 2018 | 110 | 52 | 58 | 92.4 | 963 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 103 | 58 | 45 | 94 | 996 | 6 |
| 2016 | 112 | 59 | 53 | 92.9 | 969 | 6 |
| 2015 | 102 | 58 | 44 | 93 | 970 | 4.8 |
| 2014 | 93 | 47 | 46 | 94.8 | 987 | 4.7 |
| 2013 | 94 | 52 | 42 | 94.1 | 973 | 4.7 |
| 2012 | 92 | 49 | 43 | 93.3 | 973 | 4.7 |
| 2011 | 99 | 53 | 46 | 92 | 944 | 4.7 |
| 2010 | 85 | 43 | 42 | - | 944 | 4.7 |
| 2009 | 95 | 50 | 45 | - | 990 | 4.7 |
| 2008 | 101 | 55 | 46 | - | 990 | 5.8 |
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.