# Shoal Bay Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 237 (2025)
- **Address**: Rigney St, Shoal Bay NSW 2315
- **Phone**: (02) 4981 1007
- **Website**: https://shoalbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: shoalbay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56276
- **Established**: 1991-01-29

## About

Shoal Bay Public School provides K – 6 students with quality educational programs delivered by a team of highly qualified, dedicated teachers and support staff. The school is characterised by a happy and friendly atmosphere and operates in close partnership with parents and the wider community. It features large, attractive grounds that complement its excellent learning facilities.

## Facilities and Technology
The school library and classrooms offer access to the latest digital technologies, including two modern computer labs, interactive whiteboards, and innovative software. A strong emphasis is placed on literacy and numeracy, which results in students achieving at or above state benchmarks.

## Extra-Curricular Activities
Students at Shoal Bay Public School are encouraged to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including creative arts, public speaking, environmental programs, music, and sports. The school offers inclusive programs catering to students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

## Community and Support
Parents are encouraged to take an active role in school activities and their child’s education. The school has effective support programs for children identified with special needs, developed through the learning support team. Additionally, a robust student welfare policy focuses on values, leadership skills, and social responsibility.

## Commitment to Excellence
Shoal Bay Public School is a proud member of the Tomaree Learning Community, a collaboration of schools dedicated to providing outstanding public education founded on respect, responsibility, and striving for excellence.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Respect, Responsibility, Excellence.

Motto: "Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 237 |
| 2024 | 270 |
| 2023 | 311 |
| 2022 | 332 |
| 2021 | 359 |
| 2020 | 391 |
| 2019 | 390 |
| 2018 | 430 |
| 2017 | 434 |
| 2016 | 409 |
| 2015 | 403 |
| 2014 | 367 |
| 2013 | 361 |
| 2012 | 352 |
| 2011 | 326 |
| 2010 | 329 |
| 2009 | 296 |
| 2008 | 289 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56276-shoal-bay-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.