# Five Islands School

Five Islands School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Booragul, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 51 (2025)
- **Address**: 14 Marmong Street, Booragul NSW 2284
- **Phone**: (02) 4953 0145
- **Website**: https://fiveis-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: fiveis-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 57532
- **Established**: 1987-01-01

## About

Five Islands School is a special school located in Lake Macquarie West, catering to students aged between four and eighteen years with moderate to severe intellectual and physical disabilities. Situated within a diverse educational precinct alongside Lake Macquarie High School and Booragul Public School, the school currently operates eight classes, providing a structured and inclusive learning environment. Enrolments are determined through a regional placement process, ensuring that students are appropriately assessed for their disability status and suitability for the school's specialised programs. 

The school is renowned for its high-quality educational services and community reputation. Its commitment to educational excellence is reflected in its values that emphasise collaboration among students, parents/carers, and teachers as partners in learning. Five Islands School prioritises innovation in special education practices, with a focus on creating meaningful curricula tailored to individual student needs and promoting quality 21st-century learning experiences.

The dedicated staff includes a Principal, three Assistant Principals, five teachers, and eight School Learning Support Officers, among additional support personnel. The school also provides assistance to students from low socio-economic backgrounds, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive in their educational journey. With a mission to create an enriching environment, Five Islands School fully supports its students in developing their skills and discovering their passions, fostering growth in academic and personal realms.

## Mission

Five Islands School strives to provide an enriching and enjoyable environment for all our students.

Motto: "Together we strive!"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 51 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2008 | 11 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/57532-five-islands-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.