About the school
North Haven Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6 primary school located on the beautiful Mid North Coast of New South Wales. The school is dedicated to providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that fosters equity and excellence. North Haven Public School's mission is to prepare today's children for tomorrow's world by delivering quality education and supporting every student in becoming successful, confident, and creative individuals.
Learning Environment
The school values a quality learning environment that prioritises safety and fosters intellectual development. An experienced and committed staff provides teaching across all key learning areas, with a distinct focus on literacy and numeracy. Technology is integrated into classroom practices, including a robotics and coding program that spans all stages of learning.
Student Support
North Haven Public School employs a variety of support programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, including reading support for early stages and community tutor programs for enrichment and learning support. The school successfully integrates students with special needs into all aspects of school life, facilitated by skilled learning support officers.
Extracurricular Activities
A robust performing arts program has garnered recognition through the Director General's Award of Excellence, offering students opportunities in band, choir, dance groups, and more. In addition, the school places a strong emphasis on athletics, making it a well-rounded institution. Community involvement plays an essential role in supporting various school activities and initiatives. Overall, North Haven Public School stands out for its commitment to nurturing every student's potential, contributing positively to their academic and personal growth.
Mission
North Haven Public School, in partnership with our community, promotes and provides a dynamic, future-focused learning environment fostering equity and excellence. Our school will deliver opportunities for every student to become a successful learner and a caring, confident, creative individual.
Location & Catchment Area
- North Haven Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Laurieton Public School 2.9 km
- B Lake Cathie Public School 7.3 km
- C Camden Haven High School 7.9 km
- D Herons Creek Public School 10.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 232 (107 girls, 125 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 232
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 997 (percentile 45)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 30% / 32% / 23% / 15%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 87
- Indigenous students
- 17%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 28 |
| Year 1 | 29 |
| Year 2 | 30 |
| Year 3 | 31 |
| Year 4 | 40 |
| Year 5 | 34 |
| Year 6 | 40 |
| Total | 232 |
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 | 232 | 107 | 125 | - | 997 | 15.2 |
| 2024 | 232 | 116 | 116 | 89.7 | 1001 | 15.1 |
| 2023 | 213 | 111 | 102 | 89.4 | 988 | 13.8 |
| 2022 | 211 | 113 | 98 | 88.6 | 987 | 13.8 |
| 2021 | 225 | 122 | 103 | 91.5 | 972 | 14.5 |
| 2020 | 221 | 116 | 105 | - | 970 | 14.5 |
| 2019 | 226 | 115 | 111 | 93.1 | 970 | 14.5 |
| 2018 | 240 | 115 | 125 | 91.8 | 969 | 15.6 |
| 2017 | 270 | 131 | 139 | 91.1 | 972 | 15.3 |
| 2016 | 295 | 143 | 152 | 92.6 | 976 | 16.7 |
| 2015 | 321 | 148 | 173 | 91.7 | 980 | 18 |
| 2014 | 358 | 170 | 188 | 93.1 | 985 | 19.3 |
| 2013 | 379 | 174 | 205 | 93.3 | 991 | 20.4 |
| 2012 | 375 | 171 | 204 | 93.2 | 983 | 21.1 |
| 2011 | 383 | 169 | 214 | 92.8 | 984 | 21.1 |
| 2010 | 397 | 179 | 218 | - | 990 | 22.2 |
| 2009 | 404 | 185 | 219 | - | 1030 | 22.2 |
| 2008 | 417 | 195 | 222 | - | 1030 | 22.4 |
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.