About the school
Hallidays Point Public School is a vibrant educational institution located in Diamond Beach, serving students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is committed to promoting and maintaining excellence in education through a nurturing environment and quality teaching practices. Central to its philosophy are four core values: learning, honesty, respect, and teamwork, which are integrated into the school culture and fostered through specific lessons and activities.
Academic Excellence
The school places a strong emphasis on developing literacy and numeracy skills, aided by ongoing professional development for staff. Students benefit from a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that incorporates technology across all subjects, with every classroom equipped with interactive whiteboards. Additionally, Hallidays Point Public School offers enrichment programs for talented students in areas such as public speaking, debating, choir, instrumental music, and dance.
Community and Wellbeing
Hallidays Point Public School fosters a welcoming community that prioritises student wellbeing through the Friendly Schools and Families welfare program. The school also focuses on physical education and encourages participation in sports, with structured programs and access to representative teams. Being part of the Great Lakes Learning Community, the school provides a seamless educational journey for students from preschool through to tertiary education.
The school is not only a place of academic growth but also a hub for developing students into well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society. With a supportive environment, Hallidays Point Public School ensures each student is known, valued, and equipped to achieve their full potential.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today! Nurturing growth through community and collaboration. Hallidays Point Public School fosters a positive, community-connected environment where each student's academic, social, and emotional growth is supported. Driving academic excellence through evidence-based learning. We promote academic excellence in all Key Learning Areas through evidence-based practices that emphasise explicit instruction, ongoing assessment, and personalised learning tailored by data analysis. Fostering wellbeing to empower every learner. At Hallidays Point Public School, we have a dedicated Learning and Support team who prioritise student wellbeing—whether mental, emotional, social, or physical—and are dedicated to helping every child thrive at school and in daily life.
Location & Catchment Area
- Hallidays Point Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Old Bar Public School 9.1 km
- B Great Lakes College Senior Campus 13.9 km
- C Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus 13.9 km
- D Tuncurry Public School 15.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 302 (144 girls, 158 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 302
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1021 (percentile 56)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 26% / 30% / 24% / 20%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 78
- Indigenous students
- 10%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 40 |
| Year 1 | 34 |
| Year 2 | 39 |
| Year 3 | 51 |
| Year 4 | 44 |
| Year 5 | 38 |
| Year 6 | 56 |
| Total | 302 |
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 | 302 | 144 | 158 | - | 1021 | 16.5 |
| 2024 | 285 | 139 | 146 | 88.3 | 1025 | 15.5 |
| 2023 | 295 | 149 | 146 | 89 | 1024 | 16.5 |
| 2022 | 294 | 152 | 142 | 87.9 | 1021 | 16.5 |
| 2021 | 302 | 159 | 143 | 91.1 | 1010 | 16.1 |
| 2020 | 302 | 164 | 138 | - | 1005 | 16.1 |
| 2019 | 290 | 159 | 131 | 92.7 | 1013 | 15 |
| 2018 | 265 | 135 | 130 | 92.6 | 1005 | 13.9 |
| 2017 | 241 | 113 | 128 | 93.6 | 1011 | 13.7 |
| 2016 | 236 | 107 | 129 | 93.1 | 1006 | 13.6 |
| 2015 | 253 | 120 | 133 | 93.4 | 1012 | 13.6 |
| 2014 | 225 | 110 | 115 | 94 | 1032 | 12.6 |
| 2013 | 227 | 116 | 111 | 93.5 | 1030 | 12.5 |
| 2012 | 222 | 112 | 110 | 92.6 | 1032 | 12.3 |
| 2011 | 219 | 112 | 107 | 92.3 | 1029 | 12.1 |
| 2010 | 231 | 118 | 113 | - | 1025 | 12.2 |
| 2009 | 234 | 123 | 111 | - | 1060 | 12.1 |
| 2008 | 221 | 116 | 105 | - | 1060 | 12.2 |
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.