# Avalon Public School

Avalon Public School is a NSW government primary school in Avalon Beach, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 666 (2025)
- **Address**: Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach NSW 2107
- **Phone**: (02) 9973 1439
- **Website**: https://avalon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: avalon-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47718
- **Established**: 1950-08-01

## About

Avalon Public School is located at the northern end of the Northern Beaches of Sydney and is renowned in its local community for providing high-quality education from Kindergarten to Year 6. Characterised by a strong sense of community and a welfare focus, parents, staff, and community members unite to support students in enhancing their self-esteem and confidence. The school's learning programs target both traditional curriculum areas and the acquisition of lifelong learning skills, while welfare programs aim to foster leadership, cooperation, and a sense of responsibility within a diverse society.

The school emphasises technology-assisted learning, allowing students to connect globally, all while learning in a supportive local environment. With a robust focus on sport, the performing arts, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices, Avalon Public School offers a rich variety of programs aimed at extending and enhancing student growth. Despite its size, the school maintains a family-like atmosphere where individual students are recognised and understood, helping develop their unique personalities and intelligences.

Avalon Public School also prides itself on its community connections. The vibrant atmosphere is enhanced by partnerships between families and staff, creating a genuine sense of belonging within the school. The school actively engages with its community through various programs that support student wellbeing, such as The Resilience Project and Positive Behaviour for Learning, which together build emotional literacy and foster positive relationships.

## Mission

Where every child is known and valued and every learner is empowered to thrive. At Avalon Public School, every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their personal best.

Motto: "Avalon is more than a school, it is a connected and supportive community."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 666 |
| 2024 | 750 |
| 2023 | 805 |
| 2022 | 877 |
| 2021 | 911 |
| 2020 | 936 |
| 2019 | 914 |
| 2018 | 918 |
| 2017 | 901 |
| 2016 | 871 |
| 2015 | 867 |
| 2014 | 865 |
| 2013 | 854 |
| 2012 | 880 |
| 2011 | 850 |
| 2010 | 832 |
| 2009 | 834 |
| 2008 | 843 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47718-avalon-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.