Fernleigh Public School
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We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
<p>Fernleigh Public School provides a caring, happy, and safe educational environment where children can learn and develop as individuals in a multi-age setting. The school is dedicated to enhancing learning experiences through its participation in two local learning communities, the 'Plateau to the Sea' and the 'Southern Cross Small Schools Network'. By fostering collaboration among students, parents, staff, and the wider community, Fernleigh Public School promotes effective teaching within a positive environment.</p>
Community Involvement
<p>High levels of parent and community involvement are encouraged through activities such as sports coaching, reading tutoring, art lessons, open days, and classroom assistance. This collaborative approach reinforces the school's commitment to each child's educational journey.</p>Technology and Support
<p>The school has made significant investments in technology, ensuring that each child has access to their own computer in a well-equipped computer room. A computer specialist collaborates with skilled teachers to develop students' lifelong computer skills. With a strong emphasis on numeracy and literacy, Fernleigh Public School offers individual learning programs tailored to meet the needs of each student, particularly those requiring additional support.</p>Values and Leadership
<p>Core values of honesty, respect, hard work, and kindness are integral to the school's ethos, and the student representative council promotes student engagement in decision-making. Fernleigh Public School aims to provide an enriching educational experience, and welcomes visits from prospective students and families to explore the vibrant learning environment.</p>Mission
At Fernleigh Public School, our vision is to empower every student to be a successful, confident, and creative lifelong learner who can demonstrate and articulate their responsibility for personal growth.
Location & Catchment Area
- Fernleigh Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Teven-Tintenbar Public School 3.0 km
- B Newrybar Public School 6.6 km
- C Eltham Public School 8.8 km
- D Lennox Head Public School 9.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 33 (18 girls, 15 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 33
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1032 (percentile 61)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 15% / 29% / 43% / 12%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 78
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 4 |
| Year 1 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 4 |
| Year 4 | 2 |
| Year 5 | 8 |
| Year 6 | 2 |
| Total | 33 |
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 | 33 | 18 | 15 | - | 1032 | 2.7 |
| 2024 | 29 | 14 | 15 | 87.6 | 1015 | 2.7 |
| 2023 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 87.6 | 932 | 2.7 |
| 2022 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 80.2 | 930 | 1.4 |
| 2021 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 84 | 985 | 2.5 |
| 2020 | 39 | 17 | 22 | - | 1047 | 2.5 |
| 2019 | 37 | 15 | 22 | 91.7 | 1070 | 2.5 |
| 2018 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 85.1 | 1023 | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 28 | 17 | 11 | 93.8 | 1077 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 87.1 | 1066 | 2.4 |
| 2015 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 90.2 | 1067 | 1.8 |
| 2014 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 91.8 | 1045 | 1.9 |
| 2013 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 98.1 | 1055 | 2 |
| 2012 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 92.3 | 1061 | 2.8 |
| 2011 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 86.2 | 1070 | 2.8 |
| 2010 | 23 | 14 | 9 | - | 1070 | 3.3 |
| 2009 | 31 | 14 | 17 | - | 1081 | 3.3 |
| 2008 | 37 | 14 | 23 | - | 1081 | 3.3 |
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.