About the school
Corrimal Public School, established in 1890, is located in the northern suburbs of Wollongong and has a rich tradition of delivering quality educational programs across generations. The school focuses on excellence, equity, and personal achievement within a caring environment, fostering a cooperative relationship between the school and home. The motto, 'Working Together', reflects the strong community involvement that characterises the school's approach to education.
The school's facilities are designed to enhance learning, featuring a well-resourced library, a newly upgraded school hall, a healthy canteen, and outdoor learning areas, including flourishing vegetable gardens. Technology plays a vital role in students' education, with daily access to iPads, laptops, and interactive whiteboards in each classroom. The school's commitment to environmental projects is evident in the beautiful garden features throughout the grounds, created collaboratively by parents, students, and staff.
Corrimal Public School prioritises the well-being of every student, promoting academic success, cultural understanding, and positive social interactions through its core values of Respect, Safety, and Learning. The school strives to ensure that each child’s unique strengths, aspirations, and cultural backgrounds are acknowledged and supported. Enrolment is open to a diverse student body, emphasising inclusivity and safety from the very first day. With a focus on tailored learning support and a range of extracurricular activities, the school empowers its students to thrive both academically and personally.
Mission
At Corrimal Public School, we embrace the power of public education, serving students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Our goal is to foster each child’s academic, social, and emotional development, empowering them to reach their full potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Corrimal Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Russell Vale Public School 1.1 km
- B Corrimal High School 1.3 km
- C Corrimal East Public School 1.4 km
- D Bellambi Public School 1.5 km
- E Tarrawanna Public School 1.7 km
- F Woonona East Public School 2.3 km
- G Towradgi Public School 2.4 km
- H Woonona Public School 2.5 km
- I Fairy Meadow Public School 2.6 km
- J Woonona High School 2.7 km
- K Balgownie Public School 3.3 km
- L Mount Ousley Public School 3.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 227 (106 girls, 121 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 227
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1013 (percentile 53)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 26% / 36% / 24% / 14%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 84
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 17%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 36 |
| Year 1 | 26 |
| Year 2 | 30 |
| Year 3 | 27 |
| Year 4 | 33 |
| Year 5 | 36 |
| Year 6 | 39 |
| Total | 227 |
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 | 227 | 106 | 121 | - | 1013 | 13.1 |
| 2024 | 225 | 103 | 122 | 90.9 | 1002 | 13.1 |
| 2023 | 237 | 110 | 127 | 89 | 1010 | 14.1 |
| 2022 | 244 | 113 | 131 | 86 | 1009 | 13.8 |
| 2021 | 248 | 124 | 124 | 92.1 | 999 | 13.7 |
| 2020 | 235 | 116 | 119 | - | 997 | 13.7 |
| 2019 | 230 | 115 | 115 | 92.6 | 989 | 13.7 |
| 2018 | 217 | 110 | 107 | 94.1 | 1000 | 22.3 |
| 2017 | 196 | 108 | 88 | 94.7 | 996 | 19.6 |
| 2016 | 184 | 102 | 82 | 93.1 | 998 | 18.4 |
| 2015 | 172 | 93 | 79 | 94.2 | 991 | 17.2 |
| 2014 | 154 | 70 | 84 | 94.9 | 989 | 7.9 |
| 2013 | 147 | 70 | 77 | 94.8 | 995 | 10.1 |
| 2012 | 159 | 70 | 89 | 94.5 | 995 | 9.6 |
| 2011 | 152 | 61 | 91 | 96.2 | 989 | 9.9 |
| 2010 | 164 | 67 | 97 | - | 1001 | 9.6 |
| 2009 | 179 | 79 | 100 | - | 973 | 9.9 |
| 2008 | 177 | 80 | 97 | - | 973 | 9.6 |
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.