# Callala Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 151 (2025)
- **Address**: Emmett St, Callala Bay NSW 2540
- **Phone**: (02) 4446 4352
- **Website**: https://callala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: callala-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56626
- **Established**: 2000-01-28

## About

Callala Public School serves several small coastal communities of Callala Bay, Callala Beach, Currarong and Myola, with its hub located in Callala Bay within Jervis Bay on the South Coast of NSW. The school has approximately 180 students across 7 classes and aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all its students. Academic accomplishments are showcased through a balanced curriculum, which caters to students' individual interests, including art, dance, and sporting activities, along with accelerated learning programs tailored to enhance every child's learning experience.

## Curriculum and Programs
The school's educational approach is characterised by dedicated staff committed to continuous improvement in teaching and learning. Literacy is a significant focus, with various innovative teaching methodologies employed, such as L3, Accelerated Literacy, and Sound Waves, to support literacy development. For those interested in creative arts, the school has a proud tradition in this area, highlighted by the recent successes of its Wakakirri dance team.

## Community Engagement
Callala Public School actively fosters strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community to enhance educational opportunities for its students. The school has an emphasis on wellbeing and puts forth a Positive Behaviour for Learning system that promotes the values of Respect, Responsibility, and Participation. 

## Vision and Goals
Guided by its vision statement, Callala Public School is a dynamic community aiming to deliver rich, broad learning experiences in a nurturing environment. The strategic goals include valuing education through a comprehensive curriculum, continuous professional development for teachers, and maintaining strong community engagement.

## Mission

# We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

# A strong focus on literacy and numeracy ensuring the best outcomes for all students.

# Excellence in Teaching and Learning with highly skilled teachers and leaders committed to continuous improvement.

# A holistic approach to wellbeing and engagement ensuring every child is known, valued and cared for.

Motto: "Learn with Pride"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 151 |
| 2024 | 158 |
| 2023 | 148 |
| 2022 | 149 |
| 2021 | 158 |
| 2020 | 175 |
| 2019 | 190 |
| 2018 | 201 |
| 2017 | 209 |
| 2016 | 255 |
| 2015 | 249 |
| 2014 | 275 |
| 2013 | 271 |
| 2012 | 281 |
| 2011 | 289 |
| 2010 | 324 |
| 2009 | 291 |
| 2008 | 285 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56626-callala-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.