Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus

Years Pre K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Phone: (02) 6583 1844
Email: hsc-portmac-school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: Owen & Burrawan Sts, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Website: https://hsc-portmac.schools.nsw.gov.au

Quick facts

Established

1 January 1962

Category

Secondary School

Gender

Co-ed

Subjects

Comprehensive

Support classes

Local government area

Port Macquarie-Hastings

State electorate

Port Macquarie

Federal electorate

Cowper

About the school

Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus, is a dynamic learning environment committed to providing a diverse curriculum that caters to individual pathways. As a partner school within Hastings Secondary College, the Port Macquarie Campus shares curriculum opportunities with the Westport Campus, allowing students to access subjects not available at their own campus. The school offers various extension courses and Vocational Education opportunities, including school-based and Australian Framework Certification, to prepare students for their future.

The campus prides itself on its dedicated staff, who provide inspiration and support, contributing to excellent academic results. High-achieving students are further supported through the prestigious 'Platinum' program. The school has implemented a well-structured transition program aimed at helping students start secondary school with confidence.

In addition to academics, Hastings Secondary College offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including various sports, creative and performing arts programs, and successful teams in public speaking, chess, and debating. The extensive Agriculture program, featuring a Cattle Team that competes in local shows, enriches students' learning experiences.

The school is actively involved in community activities, showcasing students' engagement beyond academics, and possesses a robust wellbeing program that addresses the needs of individuals. Values such as Safety, Respect, and Personal Best guide the school's ethos, ensuring a supportive environment for all students.

Mission

Excellence Innovation Opportunity Success

Part of Hastings Secondary College

One of 2 campuses that make up this college:

Westport Campus
- 5-12
- Co-ed

Location & Catchment Area

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Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus

Nearby or Connected Schools

A Connected campus: Westport Campus 2.4 km
B Port Macquarie Public School 751 m
C North East Public School of Distance Education 817 m
D Hastings Public School 2.2 km
E Westport Public School 2.7 km
F Tacking Point Public School 4.4 km

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 717 (322 girls, 395 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 716
ICSEA What does this mean?: 971 (percentile 34)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 37% / 30% / 21% / 13%
FOEI What does this mean?: 98
Indigenous students: 19%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 8%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 67.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 19.3

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Year 7	133
Year 8	138
Year 9	133
Year 10	141
Year 11	100
Year 12	72
Total	717

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	717	322	395	-	971	67.6
2024	672	287	385	79.6	974	65.5
2023	676	304	372	78	962	63.7
2022	699	310	389	81.5	969	63.6
2021	719	336	383	80.1	967	64.2
2020	739	357	382	-	962	65.1
2019	668	331	337	86	964	58.8
2018	635	320	315	87.5	958	56.6
2017	666	338	328	85.4	966	58.3
2016	669	347	322	87.1	966	59.6
2015	716	361	355	87.9	971	59.8
2014	729	364	365	86.1	969	55.1
2013	733	368	365	86.7	970	56.7
2012	793	398	395	86	978	58.2
2011	823	415	408	88.6	977	60.2
2010	871	428	443	-	979	60.1
2009	932	464	468	-	1028	64.2
2008	946	474	472	-	1028	65.1

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.