About the school
Chillingham Public School is a small school set in the beautiful Numinbah Valley, welcoming students from all backgrounds. It provides a safe and supportive learning environment, where students are nurtured to achieve their potential through high standards of teaching and a strong focus on literacy and numeracy. The school’s motto, 'Success Through Teamwork', embodies the belief that development in both the child and the community comes from a collaborative spirit among students, staff, and parents.
The school is dedicated to a holistic educational approach, cultivating not only academic excellence but also encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility towards the environment. The staff at Chillingham Public School are highly skilled and motivated, offering strong support that is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. The welfare policy underscores the school's commitment to fostering social, physical, and emotional development, aiming to reward students' efforts and maintain high standards.
Students are encouraged to engage in a variety of learning opportunities that align with their interests while being supported in developing lifelong learning habits. The school community is envisioned as inclusive, where every child feels valued and motivated to become a happy, literate, and contributing member of society. Educational infrastructure improvements, like the Cooler Classrooms initiative, further enhance the learning environment. Students at Chillingham Public School develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge necessary to thrive as they continue their educational journey.
Mission
Chillingham Public School is a school that proudly serves our Chillingham community. We offer a high-quality, comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Chillingham Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Crystal Creek Public School 4.9 km
- B Tyalgum Public School 8.4 km
- C Wollumbin High School 8.8 km
- D Dungay Public School 10.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 35 (17 girls, 18 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 35
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1005 (percentile 49)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 21% / 50% / 21% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 89
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 |
| Year 1 | 2 |
| Year 2 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 4 |
| Year 4 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 |
| Year 6 | 7 |
| Total | 35 |
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 | 35 | 17 | 18 | - | 1005 | 2.9 |
| 2024 | 33 | 19 | 14 | 86.2 | 1027 | 2.9 |
| 2023 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 88.6 | 1026 | 2.9 |
| 2022 | 35 | 17 | 18 | 85.8 | 1026 | 2.9 |
| 2021 | 36 | 19 | 17 | 90.5 | 972 | 2.7 |
| 2020 | 31 | 16 | 15 | - | 954 | 2.7 |
| 2019 | 34 | 16 | 18 | 92.9 | 967 | 2.7 |
| 2018 | 31 | 14 | 17 | 91.4 | 940 | 2.7 |
| 2017 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 92.9 | 903 | 2.7 |
| 2016 | 40 | 18 | 22 | 91.3 | 934 | 2.6 |
| 2015 | 39 | 18 | 21 | 92.7 | 923 | 2.6 |
| 2014 | 39 | 20 | 19 | 93 | 926 | 2.6 |
| 2013 | 34 | 19 | 15 | 91.1 | 943 | 2.6 |
| 2012 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 95.7 | 1020 | 2.4 |
| 2011 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 90.9 | 998 | 2.4 |
| 2010 | 41 | 24 | 17 | - | 1002 | 2.4 |
| 2009 | 35 | 21 | 14 | - | 942 | 2.4 |
| 2008 | 41 | 19 | 22 | - | 942 | 2.4 |
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.