Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
Hopetown School is a School for Specific Purposes located in a serene rural setting, dedicated to supporting students from Year 3 to Year 12 with mental health disorders and other diagnoses. Established in 1986, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where individual needs are met through tailored educational programs. With a maximum enrolment of 56 students, the school maintains small class sizes, ensuring personalised attention with a student-to-teacher ratio that promotes effective learning. The school aims to re-engage students with the curriculum by enhancing their emotional, cognitive, physical, and social wellbeing.
Facilities and Resources
Hopetown School is well-equipped with amenities including an indoor pool, tennis courts, and a multipurpose hall, creating a robust setting for both academic and extracurricular activities. This therapeutic environment allows for a multi-disciplinary approach to education, fostering student confidence and self-esteem. Emotional literacy and core values such as 'Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible' are actively integrated into everyday practices.
Curriculum and Programs
The curriculum at Hopetown focuses on life skills, emotional literacy, and integration into mainstream education, allowing students to prepare for various pathways, including TAFE, apprenticeships, and the High School Certificate. The school is committed to involving families and the community in all its programs, ensuring that each student's educational journey is supported both at school and home.
Through its comprehensive and collaborative approach, Hopetown School strives to empower students, enabling them to thrive in an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Mission
Accountability, Kindness, Courage
Location & Catchment Area
- HopeTown School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tacoma Public School 988 m
- B Wyong Public School 2.3 km
- C Wadalba Community School 2.5 km
- D Wyong High School 2.9 km
- E Tuggerawong Public School 3.4 km
- F Porters Creek Public School 3.5 km
- G Warnervale Public School 3.8 km
- H Kanwal Public School 4.0 km
- I Tuggerah Public School 4.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 43 (0 girls, 43 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 43
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 797 (percentile 3)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 84% / 12% / 3% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 197
- Indigenous students
- 35%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Primary ungraded | 10 |
| Secondary ungraded | 33 |
| Total | 43 |
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 | 43 | 0 | 43 | - | 797 | 11.7 |
| 2024 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 69.1 | 895 | 11.4 |
| 2023 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 75.2 | 851 | 11.4 |
| 2022 | 41 | 0 | 41 | 65.5 | 844 | 11.5 |
| 2021 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 68.7 | 861 | 11.2 |
| 2020 | 42 | 0 | 42 | - | 870 | 11.2 |
| 2019 | 48 | 0 | 48 | - | 860 | 10.4 |
| 2018 | 47 | 0 | 47 | - | 881 | 10.3 |
| 2017 | 53 | 0 | 53 | - | - | 10.2 |
| 2016 | 52 | 0 | 52 | - | - | 10.2 |
| 2015 | 46 | 0 | 46 | - | - | 10.2 |
| 2014 | 56 | 0 | 56 | - | - | 10.2 |
| 2013 | 56 | 0 | 56 | - | - | 11.5 |
| 2012 | 60 | 0 | 60 | - | - | 11.5 |
| 2011 | 57 | 0 | 57 | - | - | 11.5 |
| 2010 | 57 | 0 | 57 | - | - | 11.5 |
| 2009 | 55 | 1 | 54 | - | 922 | 10.2 |
| 2008 | 55 | 3 | 52 | - | 922 | 10.1 |
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.