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
- Chittaway Bay Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus 1.9 km
- B Tuggerah Public School 2.1 km
- C Berkeley Vale Public School 2.8 km
- D Killarney Vale Public School 4.9 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 96
- Indigenous students
- 14%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- 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.