# Shoalhaven Heads Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 180 (2025)
- **Address**: 47 Ravenscliffe Road, Shoalhaven Heads NSW 2535
- **Phone**: (02) 4448 7174
- **Website**: https://shoalhaven-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: shoalhaven-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50054
- **Established**: 1861-01-01

## About

Shoalhaven Heads Public School is an exciting, busy, and engaging learning environment located in a small coastal community within the Shoalhaven River Community of Public Schools. The school prides itself on a happy, positive learning culture designed to help students reach their potential, supported by strong backing from parents and the wider community. 

## Educational Excellence
The school delivers an education of excellence with a curriculum that offers a fresh and challenging approach, catering to various learning styles and ensuring progress through a variety of support programs. Emphasising positive behaviour management and academic excellence, Shoalhaven Heads Public School provides numerous cultural opportunities for students. Individual personal growth, ethical values, and skills are nurtured to foster creativity, adaptability, resilience, and self-discipline, paving the way for students to become lifelong learners.

## Unique Features
Unique aspects of Shoalhaven Heads Public School include the Edible Garden, a Musical Ensemble, and Band, along with magnificent botanical displays. The school's focus is on excellence in teaching and learning, enriching student lives, incorporating innovation through technology, and fostering community involvement with the natural environment. 

With a low-cost, high-quality education, Shoalhaven Heads Public School provides tailored learning support to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring every child feels safe, respected, and celebrated in their learning journey. This commitment to inclusivity makes the school a welcoming community where every student is known, valued, and encouraged to achieve their personal best.

## Mission

Shoalhaven Heads Public School provides a learning culture that holds high expectations for all students driven by knowledge, resilience and collaboration. Our vision is to provide all students with quality education and opportunities to achieve their personal best.

Motto: "Knowledge is Strength"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 180 |
| 2024 | 173 |
| 2023 | 174 |
| 2022 | 182 |
| 2021 | 187 |
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2019 | 177 |
| 2018 | 191 |
| 2017 | 194 |
| 2016 | 189 |
| 2015 | 198 |
| 2014 | 172 |
| 2013 | 165 |
| 2012 | 160 |
| 2011 | 153 |
| 2010 | 152 |
| 2009 | 147 |
| 2008 | 153 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50054-shoalhaven-heads-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.