About the school
Sussex Inlet Public School (SIPS) is dedicated to fostering quality education in a caring environment. The school prides itself on a strong partnership with the Parents and Citizens Association and actively engages with parents, carers, government agencies, and community organisations to create enriching experiences for students and their families. SIPS encourages community participation in planning and leading school programs, fostering a collaborative environment.
Academic Focus
The school is committed to helping all students achieve their personal best across academic, social, sporting, creative, and cultural domains. This emphasis is supported by the Positive Behaviour for Learning program and the core values of Fairness, Inclusivity, Safety, and Honesty (FISH). A notable feature of the school is its strong focus on technology in teaching and learning, with a dedicated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) room catering to students' interests in coding and robotics.
Strategic Directions
The school's strategic directions are outlined in its School Plan, which focuses on three key areas: Community Engagement, Future-Focused Learning, and Quality Teaching and Learning in Literacy and Numeracy. This structured approach ensures that Sussex Inlet Public School provides a comprehensive and responsive education that meets the needs of all learners, preparing them for the challenges of the future.
Mission
- We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
- At Sussex Inlet Public School, we believe that every student should be challenged to learn and continually improve in a respectful, inclusive and high expectation environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Sussex Inlet Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Sanctuary Point Public School 8.0 km
- B St Georges Basin Public School 8.7 km
- C Vincentia High School 12.3 km
- D Tomerong Public School 12.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 255 (121 girls, 134 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 255
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 956 (percentile 27)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 47% / 32% / 16% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 115
- Indigenous students
- 12%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 41 |
| Year 1 | 40 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Year 3 | 44 |
| Year 4 | 26 |
| Year 5 | 45 |
| Year 6 | 33 |
| Total | 255 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 255 | 121 | 134 | - | 956 | 14.7 |
| 2024 | 260 | 118 | 142 | 87 | 950 | 14.7 |
| 2023 | 235 | 104 | 131 | 88.1 | 965 | 14.7 |
| 2022 | 227 | 101 | 126 | 83.3 | 958 | 13.9 |
| 2021 | 222 | 102 | 120 | 89.5 | 965 | 13.9 |
| 2020 | 238 | 118 | 120 | - | 958 | 13.9 |
| 2019 | 228 | 112 | 116 | 89.1 | 956 | 12.9 |
| 2018 | 234 | 117 | 117 | 89.3 | 962 | 13.9 |
| 2017 | 238 | 121 | 117 | 92.1 | 969 | 12.8 |
| 2016 | 232 | 117 | 115 | 93.6 | 952 | 12.7 |
| 2015 | 216 | 106 | 110 | 92.2 | 977 | 12.8 |
| 2014 | 215 | 97 | 118 | 93.6 | 971 | 12.7 |
| 2013 | 205 | 91 | 114 | 92.3 | 975 | 12.9 |
| 2012 | 212 | 98 | 114 | 94.1 | 967 | 12.2 |
| 2011 | 226 | 103 | 123 | 94.6 | 967 | 12.3 |
| 2010 | 243 | 118 | 125 | - | 970 | 13.4 |
| 2009 | 278 | 134 | 144 | - | 988 | 14.7 |
| 2008 | 299 | 154 | 145 | - | 988 | 16 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.