Porters Creek Public School
Connect – Empower – Innovate – Excel
About the school
Porters Creek Public School is a vibrant and innovative centre of learning that opened in Term 1, 2022. Purpose-built to inspire excellence, the school offers contemporary facilities designed to foster academic achievement and personal growth. Nestled in a setting that celebrates the natural environment and cultural heritage, it provides a dynamic educational experience with flexible indoor and outdoor learning spaces, nurturing creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.
As a growing community, the school anticipates an enrolment of approximately 310 students for 2025, expanding to 460 students K-6 by 2028. Porters Creek Public School reflects a rich tapestry of diversity, with 14% of students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and around 20% from language backgrounds other than English. It is a proud member of the Tuggerah Lakes Network and maintains strong connections to culture through partnerships with local organisations.
The school's motto, Connect – Empower – Innovate – Excel, embodies its commitment to fostering a supportive environment where all community members thrive. Wellbeing and a growth mindset are priorities, empowering students and staff to become confident, innovative, and critical thinkers. Foundational excellence in literacy and numeracy forms the core of its teaching methodology, underpinned by evidence-based strategies and professional development for staff.
Porters Creek Public School aims to nurture resilient, lifelong learners ready to excel academically and contribute meaningfully to society in an ever-changing world.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds, ensuring they feel safe, included, and inspired to achieve their best.
Location & Catchment Area
- Porters Creek Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Warnervale Public School 1.3 km
- B Wadalba Community School 2.0 km
- C Woongarrah Public School 2.8 km
- D Kanwal Public School 3.1 km
- E HopeTown School 3.5 km
- F Wyong Public School 3.7 km
- G Tacoma Public School 3.7 km
- H Tuggerawong Public School 4.4 km
- I Wyong High School 5.0 km
- J Gorokan High School 5.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 317 (153 girls, 164 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 317
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 988 (percentile 42)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 34% / 31% / 21% / 13%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 92
- Indigenous students
- 15%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 21%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 69 |
| Year 1 | 72 |
| Year 2 | 45 |
| Year 3 | 43 |
| Year 4 | 30 |
| Year 5 | 30 |
| Year 6 | 28 |
| Total | 317 |
Year by year
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 317 | 153 | 164 | - | 988 | 18.8 |
| 2024 | 272 | 137 | 135 | 87.7 | 984 | 17.4 |
| 2023 | 215 | 103 | 112 | 88.6 | 985 | 14.1 |
| 2022 | - | - | - | 89.4 | - | - |