Chittaway Bay Public School

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About the school

Chittaway Bay Public School is a welcoming educational institution set in a tranquil bushland environment. Its expansive park-like grounds feature various facilities, including a football field, tennis court, cricket nets, and both basketball and netball courts, alongside fixed play equipment and a covered outdoor learning area (COLA) that provides ample shade. The school boasts modern, air-conditioned classrooms equipped with wireless internet access and a computer lab.

Esteemed within the local community, Chittaway Bay Public School maintains strong connections with the Parents and Citizens' Association and the Kuriwa Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, while also being a vital part of the Tuggerah Lakes Learning Community. Through effective collaboration between staff, parents, and the AECG, the school provides a nurturing, supportive atmosphere where students feel secure and encouraged to succeed.

Emphasising both academic excellence and good citizenship, the school's programs reflect this balanced approach with dedicated teachers committed to continual professional development to enhance student learning outcomes. The curriculum includes initiatives such as Language, Learning and Literacy (L3) for Kindergarten to Year 2 and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) in Stage 3. Students can also partake in a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including dance, music, sports, and environmental programs.

Chittaway Bay Public School is dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive environment, where all students are encouraged to be safe, responsible, respectful, and engaged. With 393 enrolled students, including 10% Aboriginal students and 8% from non-English speaking backgrounds, the school delivers tailored programs to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body.

Mission

Chittaway Bay Public School is committed to a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment, where all students are known, valued and cared for. All students will strive to reach their full potential in all aspects of their education.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
479 (232 girls, 247 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
479
ICSEA What does this mean?
992 (percentile 43)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
32% / 34% / 23% / 11%
Indigenous students
14%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
29.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
7.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 77
Year 1 72
Year 2 69
Year 3 59
Year 4 75
Year 5 62
Year 6 65
Total 479

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 479 232 247 - 992 29.5
2024 448 219 229 89.7 985 27.1
2023 410 199 211 91.6 996 26
2022 396 190 206 86.4 991 25.5
2021 397 184 213 90.7 998 24
2020 374 174 200 - 991 22.9
2019 390 171 219 92 994 23.9
2018 381 172 209 91.9 983 23.9
2017 365 173 192 93.2 983 22.3
2016 377 178 199 93 987 22.1
2015 395 188 207 92.1 981 23
2014 358 170 188 92.9 975 20.9
2013 358 163 195 92.5 978 20.9
2012 347 164 183 91.5 964 21.9
2011 351 163 188 93 958 21.8
2010 362 171 191 - 957 21.9
2009 394 186 208 - 997 22.7
2008 400 190 210 - 997 23.9

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.

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