# Cooranbong Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 330 (2025)
- **Address**: Government Rd, Cooranbong NSW 2265
- **Phone**: (02) 4977 1122
- **Website**: https://cooranbong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cooranbong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48737
- **Established**: 1861-11-01

## About

Cooranbong Public School is located in a semi-rural area on Awabakal land on the western shores of Lake Macquarie, offering its students an expansive and tranquil learning environment. The school is proud to be a member of the Western Shores Learning Alliance, collaborating closely with Morisset High School, the Itji-Marru Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, and local early learning centres. With a current enrolment of 303 students, including 53 who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Cooranbong PS provides a diverse educational experience across its 13 classes from Kindergarten to Year six, along with a multi-categorical support class.

The school nurtures a culture of excellence and is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities while fostering strong connections with families and the community. All staff members focus on professional growth and student wellbeing, ensuring every child feels supported and valued. Cooranbong Public School prioritises a safe, inclusive environment where each student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school implements high-quality explicit teaching guided by the NSW Plan for Public Education, concentrating on building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking.

Students are encouraged to explore a range of subjects and opportunities that empower them to develop skills and discover their passions. Families are actively involved, with teachers and support teams co-designing plans tailored to meet students' individual learning needs. Together, the school community is committed to fostering confident learners for a successful tomorrow.

## Mission

Cooranbong Public School is committed to creating a school where every student is truly known, valued and cared for, and where strong relationships, high expectations and inclusive practices ensure all learners feel safe, supported and able to thrive.

Motto: "We help every student to learn, grow and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 330 |
| 2024 | 311 |
| 2023 | 274 |
| 2022 | 275 |
| 2021 | 263 |
| 2020 | 250 |
| 2019 | 240 |
| 2018 | 223 |
| 2017 | 234 |
| 2016 | 195 |
| 2015 | 145 |
| 2014 | 131 |
| 2013 | 152 |
| 2012 | 162 |
| 2011 | 191 |
| 2010 | 209 |
| 2009 | 193 |
| 2008 | 188 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48737-cooranbong-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.