About the school
Stanwell Park Public School is dedicated to providing quality education through meaningful, engaging, and individualised learning experiences, inspiring students to achieve their goals. The school implements data-informed decision-making and evaluative student-centred practices to enhance learning outcomes. The entire school community collaborates to nurture confident, resilient students who possess positive self-esteem and are encouraged to take risks in their learning journey.
Located in the coastal communities of Stanwell Park and Coalcliff, the school proudly serves as a cornerstone of public education for these areas. It is a member of the Seacliff Community of Schools, allowing students access to a broad range of opportunities through this supportive network, with Bulli High School as the local secondary institution. In 2019, Stanwell Park Public School had an enrolment of 168 students, with 5% identifying as coming from a language background other than English.
The Parents and Citizens’ Association plays an active role within the school, supporting programs and enhancing student learning through resource acquisition and community engagement events. Stanwell Park Public School is also known for its rich extracurricular offerings, including a Training Band, Performing Band, and various debating and public speaking programs. The school hosts a number of sports teams and is committed to high-order inquiry-based learning opportunities that challenge students to meet high expectations.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision is to inspire students to embrace challenges, with a focus on friendship, inclusivity, and personal growth.
Location & Catchment Area
- Stanwell Park Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Otford Public School 2.4 km
- B Scarborough Public School 4.5 km
- C Helensburgh Public School 5.0 km
- D Coledale Public School 7.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 150 (74 girls, 76 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 150
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1112 (percentile 87)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 4% / 16% / 32% / 47%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 24
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 20 |
| Year 1 | 20 |
| Year 2 | 22 |
| Year 3 | 26 |
| Year 4 | 22 |
| Year 5 | 26 |
| Year 6 | 14 |
| Total | 150 |
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 | 150 | 74 | 76 | - | 1112 | 9.4 |
| 2024 | 157 | 80 | 77 | 93.1 | 1132 | 10.5 |
| 2023 | 165 | 88 | 77 | 92.2 | 1119 | 10.5 |
| 2022 | 169 | 94 | 75 | 90.1 | 1125 | 9.5 |
| 2021 | 164 | 91 | 73 | 94.7 | 1111 | 9.5 |
| 2020 | 165 | 88 | 77 | - | 1106 | 9.5 |
| 2019 | 168 | 100 | 68 | 94.2 | 1100 | 9.5 |
| 2018 | 156 | 84 | 72 | 92.4 | 1119 | 9.5 |
| 2017 | 154 | 78 | 76 | 94.5 | 1115 | 8.2 |
| 2016 | 149 | 70 | 79 | 95.5 | 1121 | 9.2 |
| 2015 | 158 | 71 | 87 | 94.9 | 1134 | 9.1 |
| 2014 | 158 | 72 | 86 | 96.5 | 1123 | 9.4 |
| 2013 | 160 | 69 | 91 | 95 | 1136 | 9.4 |
| 2012 | 170 | 78 | 92 | 93.1 | 1113 | 9 |
| 2011 | 176 | 90 | 86 | 94.8 | 1111 | 9 |
| 2010 | 176 | 94 | 82 | - | 1109 | 9 |
| 2009 | 174 | 96 | 78 | - | 1177 | 9 |
| 2008 | 176 | 101 | 75 | - | 1177 | 9 |
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.