About the school
Sunshine Bay Public School is a vibrant learning environment located on the South Coast of NSW, welcoming approximately 390 students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Founded in 1985, the school is dedicated to maximising each child's academic, physical, social, cultural, and moral development in a caring and dynamic atmosphere. Sunshine Bay Public School employs a robust discipline system supported by a dedicated team, ensuring that students learn in a happy and safe environment. The school prioritises literacy and numeracy programs tailored to meet students' developmental levels rather than strictly adhering to traditional age/grade methods.
The school prides itself on inclusivity, providing strong support through an early student support program, a support teacher, and a learning support coordinator. It fosters extra-curricular opportunities, including a stringed instrument band and a comprehensive excursion program, enriching the students' primary education experience. Teachers and support teams collaborate closely with families to co-design learning plans catered to individual needs, promoting both academic success and personal growth.
Sunshine Bay Public School is committed to high-quality education, utilising explicit, evidence-based teaching methods that engage and support students across various abilities. The school encourages students to explore their talents through various extra-curricular activities, including sports, dance, and robotics. The supportive staff and active Parents and Citizens (P&C) association continuously strive for improved outcomes, ensuring all children are valued, safe, and capable of achieving their full potential.
Mission
Where every student can shine, learn, grow and succeed. Safety Respect Learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Sunshine Bay Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Batemans Bay High School 1.9 km
- B Batemans Bay Public School 4.9 km
- C Mogo Public School 8.0 km
- D Broulee Public School 12.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 203 (84 girls, 119 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 203
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 903 (percentile 11)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 59% / 26% / 10% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 137
- Indigenous students
- 27%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 11%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 23 |
| Year 1 | 30 |
| Year 2 | 30 |
| Year 3 | 26 |
| Year 4 | 26 |
| Year 5 | 36 |
| Year 6 | 32 |
| Total | 203 |
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 | 203 | 84 | 119 | - | 903 | 15.2 |
| 2024 | 221 | 100 | 121 | 84 | 915 | 19.9 |
| 2023 | 239 | 118 | 121 | 87.2 | 919 | 20 |
| 2022 | 250 | 121 | 129 | 86.1 | 923 | 19.1 |
| 2021 | 289 | 141 | 148 | 89.2 | 927 | 18.1 |
| 2020 | 314 | 147 | 167 | - | 930 | 18.1 |
| 2019 | 304 | 152 | 152 | 90.3 | 931 | 18.1 |
| 2018 | 309 | 165 | 144 | 92.3 | 934 | 17.7 |
| 2017 | 313 | 167 | 146 | 92.8 | 923 | 17.3 |
| 2016 | 327 | 175 | 152 | 91.2 | 936 | 18.5 |
| 2015 | 328 | 181 | 147 | 91.8 | 923 | 18.3 |
| 2014 | 348 | 191 | 157 | 91.6 | 917 | 19.8 |
| 2013 | 330 | 177 | 153 | 92 | 915 | 18.9 |
| 2012 | 342 | 184 | 158 | 92.6 | 940 | 18.9 |
| 2011 | 346 | 179 | 167 | 92.2 | 944 | 18.9 |
| 2010 | 362 | 187 | 175 | - | 948 | 19.9 |
| 2009 | 379 | 204 | 175 | - | 983 | 19.9 |
| 2008 | 400 | 206 | 194 | - | 983 | 20.7 |
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.