About the school
Copacabana Public School sets high standards for student success, supporting every child in reaching their personal goals within a caring and inclusive environment. The school is recognised as a leader in technology, providing students with access to interactive whiteboards and well-resourced facilities. Its vibrant learning environment focuses on individual students' needs and talents while delivering quality educational programs emphasising literacy, numeracy, and technology. Copacabana Public School’s positive student-welfare program encourages students to achieve personal milestones. The school boasts outstanding sports and physical education programs alongside opportunities for participation in the creative arts, such as dance, music, and drama.
Community Connections
The school fosters strong links with the local community, creating an atmosphere that promotes mutual respect, acceptance, and responsibility through its values education program. Senior students are encouraged to engage in mentoring and leadership roles, further enriching the school's engaging culture. Copacabana Public School offers tailored support for students transitioning to school and high school, ensuring that all students, including those with additional needs, can thrive. Parents and families are actively involved in the educational journey, co-designing learning plans tailored to each child’s unique requirements. This collaborative approach ensures that every child feels safe, included, and confident from their first day at school, empowering them to discover their passions and pursue excellence in their education.
Mission
To be activators of learning in a high-quality, inclusive and challenging environment, building strong partnerships in learning and empowering all students to become confident, creative and critical thinkers who pursue excellence.
Location & Catchment Area
- Copacabana Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Avoca Beach Public School 1.6 km
- B Kincumber Public School 4.4 km
- C Terrigal Public School 4.7 km
- D Terrigal High School 4.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 259 (114 girls, 145 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 259
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1064 (percentile 73)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 10% / 28% / 33% / 29%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 51
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 15%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 31 |
| Year 1 | 36 |
| Year 2 | 41 |
| Year 3 | 41 |
| Year 4 | 31 |
| Year 5 | 39 |
| Year 6 | 40 |
| Total | 259 |
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 | 259 | 114 | 145 | - | 1064 | 15.2 |
| 2024 | 262 | 122 | 140 | 91.1 | 1069 | 15.2 |
| 2023 | 275 | 130 | 145 | 91.2 | 1058 | 15.2 |
| 2022 | 286 | 122 | 164 | 87.9 | 1063 | 14.8 |
| 2021 | 313 | 139 | 174 | 93.2 | 1064 | 15.9 |
| 2020 | 325 | 151 | 174 | - | 1067 | 17.1 |
| 2019 | 352 | 169 | 183 | 92.4 | 1065 | 18.3 |
| 2018 | 357 | 173 | 184 | 93.3 | 1068 | 18.1 |
| 2017 | 345 | 154 | 191 | 93.4 | 1059 | 17.7 |
| 2016 | 331 | 155 | 176 | 93 | 1072 | 17.6 |
| 2015 | 316 | 158 | 158 | 94.5 | 1079 | 16.3 |
| 2014 | 299 | 147 | 152 | 95.5 | 1080 | 15.2 |
| 2013 | 298 | 154 | 144 | 95 | 1090 | 15.2 |
| 2012 | 289 | 144 | 145 | 95.1 | 1085 | 14 |
| 2011 | 275 | 143 | 132 | 94.2 | 1088 | 14 |
| 2010 | 248 | 128 | 120 | - | 1090 | 12.8 |
| 2009 | 268 | 144 | 124 | - | 1079 | 14 |
| 2008 | 264 | 137 | 127 | - | 1079 | 14 |
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.