# Woy Woy South Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 648 (2025)
- **Address**: The School Mall, Woy Woy NSW 2256
- **Phone**: (02) 4341 1899
- **Website**: https://woywoysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: woywoysth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48702
- **Established**: 1964-01-01

## About

Woy Woy South Public School is a large and inclusive school located on the Woy Woy Peninsula, south of Gosford. With an enrolment of 510 students from various socio-economic backgrounds, the school is dedicated to improving student learning outcomes, particularly in literacy and numeracy, as part of its commitment as an Equity Transition Program school. The staff fosters a challenging and supportive environment by utilising the NSW Quality Teaching Model, ensuring high-quality teaching and engaging learning experiences across the curriculum.

## Community and Parental Involvement

Parental involvement is a key component of the school’s philosophy, with teachers working closely with families to support students in reaching their full potential. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities designed to enrich students' learning, helping them to develop the skills and confidence necessary for a positive future.

## Education Approach

Woy Woy South Public School embraces a holistic approach to education, where academic success is paralleled by social, emotional, and creative growth. The school values diversity and actively promotes an inclusive environment where every student feels safe and respected. This commitment to fostering confidence, resilience, and strong relationships prepares students to become responsible global citizens.

As part of its mission, Woy Woy South Public School is focused on cultivating student-led growth in a caring environment, geared towards individual development and academic excellence. This progressive approach reflects the school's aim to be a pillar of support within the Woy Woy community, ultimately guiding every child to learn, grow, and succeed.

## Mission

Woy Woy South Public School is committed to strengthening a high expectation learning culture by building the professional capacity of teachers and supporting the community to continually and effectively achieve student growth and attainment.

Motto: "A guiding light for individual development in a caring environment."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 648 |
| 2024 | 654 |
| 2023 | 633 |
| 2022 | 592 |
| 2021 | 580 |
| 2020 | 560 |
| 2019 | 521 |
| 2018 | 487 |
| 2017 | 499 |
| 2016 | 493 |
| 2015 | 486 |
| 2014 | 481 |
| 2013 | 522 |
| 2012 | 540 |
| 2011 | 563 |
| 2010 | 588 |
| 2009 | 606 |
| 2008 | 624 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48702-woy-woy-south-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.