Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
Five Islands School is a special school located in Lake Macquarie West, catering to students aged between four and eighteen years with moderate to severe intellectual and physical disabilities. Situated within a diverse educational precinct alongside Lake Macquarie High School and Booragul Public School, the school currently operates eight classes, providing a structured and inclusive learning environment. Enrolments are determined through a regional placement process, ensuring that students are appropriately assessed for their disability status and suitability for the school's specialised programs.
The school is renowned for its high-quality educational services and community reputation. Its commitment to educational excellence is reflected in its values that emphasise collaboration among students, parents/carers, and teachers as partners in learning. Five Islands School prioritises innovation in special education practices, with a focus on creating meaningful curricula tailored to individual student needs and promoting quality 21st-century learning experiences.
The dedicated staff includes a Principal, three Assistant Principals, five teachers, and eight School Learning Support Officers, among additional support personnel. The school also provides assistance to students from low socio-economic backgrounds, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive in their educational journey. With a mission to create an enriching environment, Five Islands School fully supports its students in developing their skills and discovering their passions, fostering growth in academic and personal realms.
Mission
Five Islands School strives to provide an enriching and enjoyable environment for all our students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Five Islands School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Booragul Public School 21 m
- B Lake Macquarie High School 263 m
- C Teralba Public School 1.4 km
- D Speers Point Public School 1.9 km
- E Fennell Bay Public School 2.2 km
- F Boolaroo Public School 2.7 km
- G Fassifern Public School 2.9 km
- H Biddabah Public School 2.9 km
- I Eleebana Public School 3.4 km
- J Warners Bay Public School 3.5 km
- K Warners Bay High School 4.0 km
- L Toronto Public School 4.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 51 (15 girls, 36 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 51
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 890 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 69% / 22% / 6% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 195
- Indigenous students
- 24%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Primary ungraded | 22 |
| Secondary ungraded | 29 |
| Total | 51 |
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 | 51 | 15 | 36 | - | 890 | 10.3 |
| 2024 | 51 | 15 | 36 | 76.8 | 917 | 10.3 |
| 2023 | 50 | 13 | 37 | 79 | 913 | 10.3 |
| 2022 | 48 | 15 | 33 | 75.3 | 922 | 10.3 |
| 2021 | 46 | 11 | 35 | 79.3 | 920 | 9 |
| 2020 | 37 | 8 | 29 | - | 908 | 7.9 |
| 2019 | 38 | 10 | 28 | - | 920 | 7.9 |
| 2018 | 38 | 8 | 30 | - | 946 | 7.9 |
| 2017 | 38 | 8 | 30 | - | - | 7.9 |
| 2016 | 38 | 8 | 30 | - | - | 7.8 |
| 2015 | 37 | 9 | 28 | - | - | 7.8 |
| 2014 | 38 | 11 | 27 | - | - | 7.8 |
| 2013 | 25 | 11 | 14 | - | - | 5.8 |
| 2012 | 26 | 10 | 16 | - | - | 5.8 |
| 2011 | 26 | 10 | 16 | - | - | 5.8 |
| 2010 | 25 | 10 | 15 | - | - | 5.8 |
| 2009 | 18 | 9 | 9 | - | 1006 | 4.7 |
| 2008 | 11 | 5 | 6 | - | 1006 | 2.4 |
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.