Shoal Bay Public School
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About the school
Shoal Bay Public School provides K – 6 students with quality educational programs delivered by a team of highly qualified, dedicated teachers and support staff. The school is characterised by a happy and friendly atmosphere and operates in close partnership with parents and the wider community. It features large, attractive grounds that complement its excellent learning facilities.
Facilities and Technology
The school library and classrooms offer access to the latest digital technologies, including two modern computer labs, interactive whiteboards, and innovative software. A strong emphasis is placed on literacy and numeracy, which results in students achieving at or above state benchmarks.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Students at Shoal Bay Public School are encouraged to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including creative arts, public speaking, environmental programs, music, and sports. The school offers inclusive programs catering to students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Community and Support
Parents are encouraged to take an active role in school activities and their child’s education. The school has effective support programs for children identified with special needs, developed through the learning support team. Additionally, a robust student welfare policy focuses on values, leadership skills, and social responsibility.
Commitment to Excellence
Shoal Bay Public School is a proud member of the Tomaree Learning Community, a collaboration of schools dedicated to providing outstanding public education founded on respect, responsibility, and striving for excellence.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Respect, Responsibility, Excellence.
Location & Catchment Area
- Shoal Bay Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tomaree Public School 5.8 km
- B Tomaree High School 5.8 km
- C Tea Gardens Public School 7.0 km
- D Anna Bay Public School 9.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 237 (113 girls, 124 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 237
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 962 (percentile 30)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 43% / 33% / 18% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 105
- Indigenous students
- 16%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 12%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 28 |
| Year 1 | 28 |
| Year 2 | 38 |
| Year 3 | 30 |
| Year 4 | 37 |
| Year 5 | 42 |
| Year 6 | 34 |
| Total | 237 |
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 | 237 | 113 | 124 | - | 962 | 13.7 |
| 2024 | 270 | 132 | 138 | 89.7 | 965 | 16 |
| 2023 | 311 | 148 | 163 | 90.5 | 982 | 17 |
| 2022 | 332 | 160 | 172 | 87.1 | 977 | 17.7 |
| 2021 | 359 | 156 | 203 | 91.8 | 987 | 18.8 |
| 2020 | 391 | 176 | 215 | - | 986 | 19.9 |
| 2019 | 390 | 175 | 215 | 92.1 | 984 | 21.1 |
| 2018 | 430 | 198 | 232 | 92.8 | 977 | 21.9 |
| 2017 | 434 | 202 | 232 | 93.3 | 978 | 21.4 |
| 2016 | 409 | 188 | 221 | 93.5 | 988 | 20.2 |
| 2015 | 403 | 194 | 209 | 94.4 | 981 | 20.1 |
| 2014 | 367 | 173 | 194 | 94.9 | 996 | 18.8 |
| 2013 | 361 | 171 | 190 | 94.9 | 995 | 18.8 |
| 2012 | 352 | 162 | 190 | 94 | 985 | 18.6 |
| 2011 | 326 | 153 | 173 | 94.2 | 984 | 16.4 |
| 2010 | 329 | 161 | 168 | - | 988 | 16.4 |
| 2009 | 296 | 140 | 156 | - | 1006 | 15.2 |
| 2008 | 289 | 132 | 157 | - | 1006 | 15.8 |
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.