# Wauchope Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 624 (2025)
- **Address**: Waugh St, Wauchope NSW 2446
- **Phone**: (02) 6585 2277
- **Website**: https://wauchope-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: wauchope-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49647
- **Established**: 1868-01-01

## About

Wauchope Public School is one of the largest primary schools in the Port Macquarie District, accommodating over 710 students from diverse backgrounds, including a significant cohort of 190 Aboriginal students. The school promotes a caring environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their personal best, fostering excellence through a variety of academic, social, and behavioural programs. Learning experiences are designed to not only teach essential skills but also to develop values that help students adapt to changes in society.

The school has gained recognition over the past decade, receiving Director-General Awards for both Educational Technology and the Performing Arts. Students at Wauchope Public School are expected to build positive relationships and demonstrate social responsibility, trust, and respect within the community. The school has a strong tradition in extra-curricular activities, with the choir often selected for performances at the Opera House. It offers a range of sporting opportunities, including Rugby League, Girls' Soccer, and Touch Football, alongside programs in Public Speaking, Drama, and a vibrant School Band.

Wauchope Public School is also committed to meeting the needs of individual students through tailored programs, including seven Supported Learning classes and an enrichment class. The school collaborates with the Parents and Citizens Committee, which actively contributes significant funds for resources such as Electronic Whiteboards and educational software, enhancing the overall learning environment. Additionally, the school is part of the Bago Community of Schools, focusing on improving literacy and numeracy, student welfare via the Positive Behaviour for Learning initiative, and fostering Aboriginal community engagement.

## Mission

Wauchope PS is a dynamic learning community, committed to fostering each child's personal best within a caring and friendly environment.

Motto: "Excellence, Opportunity and Success"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 624 |
| 2024 | 615 |
| 2023 | 617 |
| 2022 | 636 |
| 2021 | 660 |
| 2020 | 667 |
| 2019 | 691 |
| 2018 | 723 |
| 2017 | 750 |
| 2016 | 693 |
| 2015 | 692 |
| 2014 | 674 |
| 2013 | 661 |
| 2012 | 684 |
| 2011 | 723 |
| 2010 | 713 |
| 2009 | 723 |
| 2008 | 702 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49647-wauchope-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.