# Sussex Inlet Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 255 (2025)
- **Address**: 39 Thomson Street, Sussex Inlet NSW 2540
- **Phone**: (02) 4441 2053
- **Website**: https://sussexinle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: sussexinle-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50082
- **Established**: 1907-02-01

## About

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.

Motto: "Effort is the line of success"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 255 |
| 2024 | 260 |
| 2023 | 235 |
| 2022 | 227 |
| 2021 | 222 |
| 2020 | 238 |
| 2019 | 228 |
| 2018 | 234 |
| 2017 | 238 |
| 2016 | 232 |
| 2015 | 216 |
| 2014 | 215 |
| 2013 | 205 |
| 2012 | 212 |
| 2011 | 226 |
| 2010 | 243 |
| 2009 | 278 |
| 2008 | 299 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50082-sussex-inlet-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.