Culburra Public School

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Phone: (02) 4447 2010
Email: culburra-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: Carlton Cres, Culburra Beach NSW 2540
Website: https://culburra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

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Quick facts

Established

1 September 1976

Category

Primary School

Gender

Co-ed

Subjects

Comprehensive

Support classes

Mixed Support Needs

Local government area

Shoalhaven

State electorate

South Coast

Federal electorate

Gilmore

About the school

Culburra Public School provides a warm and supportive environment for students, facilitated by a highly motivated and experienced staff. The school's innovative curriculum caters to individual student needs and promotes life-long learning, with a primary focus on literacy and numeracy. Safety, respect, and responsibility are the core values at the heart of the school's ethos.

Community Engagement

Strong links with the wider community foster close relationships, contributing to a sense of belonging among students. The school actively involves parents in school activities, valuing their input and support. Culburra Public School is known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to cultural diversity, including a strong bond with the local Jerrinja Community, celebrating Indigenous culture.

Educational Opportunities

Students at Culburra Public School have opportunities to extend their learning through excellent programs in environmental studies, performing arts, and sports. The school's approach not only engages academic success but also nurtures creativity and personal growth, ensuring that every student thrives in an inclusive environment. The comprehensive education offered prepares students to succeed in all aspects of life, inside and outside of school.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Location & Catchment Area

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Culburra Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 219 (91 girls, 128 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 219
ICSEA What does this mean?: 952 (percentile 26)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 43% / 27% / 19% / 11%
FOEI What does this mean?: 101
Indigenous students: 22%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 5%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 14.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 4.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	38
Year 1	38
Year 2	30
Year 3	26
Year 4	39
Year 5	27
Year 6	21
Total	219

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	219	91	128	-	952	14.8
2024	204	86	118	89.7	955	13.3
2023	177	72	105	90.2	937	14.4
2022	174	64	110	86.4	939	13.5
2021	185	75	110	90.9	926	12.5
2020	186	86	100	-	932	11.4
2019	179	71	108	90.1	932	11.4
2018	183	75	108	90.7	929	11.4
2017	212	103	109	91.5	925	13.8
2016	202	108	94	92.5	930	12.1
2015	188	97	91	92.8	953	12.3
2014	210	106	104	93	933	13.7
2013	208	96	112	93.2	939	12.6
2012	211	102	109	93.6	918	13.5
2011	220	110	110	92.3	922	13.7
2010	226	119	107	-	931	13.6
2009	228	113	115	-	965	13.6
2008	225	111	114	-	965	13.7

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.