About the school
Pottsville Beach Public School is a bright, spacious school located on the stunning coastline of northern New South Wales. With a backdrop of natural bush and the Pacific Ocean, the school provides exciting hands-on learning experiences for students. The school fosters a warm and welcoming culture, ensuring that new students and their families are integrated into the Pottsville community with ease.
Facilities and Learning Environment
The school boasts well-equipped, air-conditioned classrooms, a state-of-the-art computer laboratory, and a library filled with resources. Additional facilities include interactive whiteboards in all learning spaces, an assembly hall, a creative arts and music room, and expansive playing fields. A before and after school program further enhances the service provided to families.
Academic and Extracurricular Excellence
Pottsville Beach Public School prides itself on its pursuit of academic excellence, nurturing students' cultural and sporting talents while promoting personal growth. Students engage in programs that develop leadership and citizenship, such as stage 3 leadership initiatives and values education. This year's activities included leading the town's ANZAC March, participating in the Clean Up Australia campaign, and performing at the local retirement village.
Extracurricular activities enrich the learning experience, with opportunities in junior and senior voice ensembles, choirs, bands, drama, public speaking competitions, and more. The school maintains high expectations for learning and behavior, and involves parents actively in decision-making and school events, fostering a strong tradition of community support.
Mission
The school strives for excellence in education within a caring environment, offering effective operations and respected student welfare programs, earning a strong reputation in the local community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Pottsville Beach Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bogangar Public School 4.4 km
- B Duranbah Public School 11.0 km
- C Crabbes Creek Public School 11.2 km
- D Burringbar Public School 11.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 556 (258 girls, 298 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 556
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1036 (percentile 62)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 18% / 31% / 33% / 19%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 69
- Indigenous students
- 9%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 29.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 81 |
| Year 1 | 77 |
| Year 2 | 87 |
| Year 3 | 81 |
| Year 4 | 69 |
| Year 5 | 90 |
| Year 6 | 71 |
| Total | 556 |
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 | 556 | 258 | 298 | - | 1036 | 29.4 |
| 2024 | 543 | 259 | 284 | 90.6 | 1037 | 31.7 |
| 2023 | 562 | 266 | 296 | 89.9 | 1039 | 31.7 |
| 2022 | 574 | 284 | 290 | 89.8 | 1038 | 32 |
| 2021 | 564 | 270 | 294 | 91.4 | 1033 | 30.9 |
| 2020 | 580 | 281 | 299 | - | 1030 | 32.1 |
| 2019 | 635 | 307 | 328 | 91.5 | 1028 | 34.6 |
| 2018 | 663 | 316 | 347 | 92.5 | 1018 | 34.6 |
| 2017 | 697 | 344 | 353 | 93.3 | 1023 | 37.3 |
| 2016 | 691 | 351 | 340 | 91.5 | 1011 | 34.6 |
| 2015 | 681 | 354 | 327 | 92.9 | 1006 | 35.7 |
| 2014 | 714 | 378 | 336 | 92.8 | 1011 | 37.8 |
| 2013 | 703 | 348 | 355 | 93.2 | 1008 | 36.7 |
| 2012 | 662 | 334 | 328 | 92.9 | 993 | 34 |
| 2011 | 609 | 314 | 295 | 93.2 | 991 | 31.8 |
| 2010 | 547 | 276 | 271 | - | 985 | 29.5 |
| 2009 | 534 | 268 | 266 | - | 988 | 27.2 |
| 2008 | 482 | 240 | 242 | - | 988 | 25.1 |
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.