# Empire Bay Public School

Empire Bay Public School is a NSW government primary school in Empire Bay, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 426 (2025)
- **Address**: 234 Empire Bay Drive, Empire Bay NSW 2257
- **Phone**: (02) 4369 1796
- **Website**: https://empirebay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: empirebay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48699
- **Established**: 1881-04-01

## About

Empire Bay Public School is located on the Central Coast of NSW and caters to approximately 450 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school's core values are respect, responsibility, and building positive relationships, which are encapsulated in its motto, 'Learning to Live'. The school is committed to delivering exemplary academic, cultural, and sporting programs through the efforts of dedicated and well-trained professionals. 

## Student Support and Programs
To ensure all students reach their full potential, Empire Bay Public School employs a highly effective Learning Support Team, which includes a school chaplaincy program. The Positive Behaviour for Learning welfare system reinforces the core values of being respectful, responsible, and safe, while positive student behaviour is consistently acknowledged and rewarded. The school implements quality teaching strategies, particularly in literacy and numeracy, by employing programs such as L3, Focus on Reading, and a Middle School Strategy supported by a Curriculum Leader. 

## Unique Features
Among the unique features of Empire Bay Public School are its Annual School Performing Arts Musical, which showcases the talents of students and staff, alongside a school band program, the DEC-approved Ethics program, a strong environmental initiative, and an innovative digital learning program. The school values community participation, actively working to enhance community engagement and ensuring every student feels connected and included. 

Parents and community members are encouraged to contribute to school activities, further fostering a strong sense of belonging within the school community.

## Mission

In our inclusive and innovative community, we nurture high expectations, amplify student voice, and empower all individuals as lifelong learners.

Motto: "Learning to Live"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 426 |
| 2024 | 447 |
| 2023 | 469 |
| 2022 | 466 |
| 2021 | 480 |
| 2020 | 477 |
| 2019 | 447 |
| 2018 | 457 |
| 2017 | 444 |
| 2016 | 455 |
| 2015 | 454 |
| 2014 | 464 |
| 2013 | 457 |
| 2012 | 468 |
| 2011 | 460 |
| 2010 | 457 |
| 2009 | 435 |
| 2008 | 441 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48699-empire-bay-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.