New South WalesState school system

Port Macquarie-Hastings · NSW public schools

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Schools by level

Elementary 17 · High school 4

At a glance

Students: 6,718 (2026)
Schools: 21

Official rating

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Check the zoned school for an address

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Schools (21)

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Elementary 17

Beechwood Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Wauchope · Students 184 · Zoned
Comboyne Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Comboyne · Students 36 · Zoned
Hastings Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · PORT MACQUARIE · Students 526 · Zoned
Herons Creek Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · HERONS CREEK · Students 25 · Zoned
Huntingdon Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Wauchope · Students 22 · Zoned
Kendall Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Kendall · Students 206 · Zoned
Lake Cathie Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · LAKE CATHIE · Students 395 · Zoned
Laurieton Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Laurieton · Students 151 · Zoned
Long Flat Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · LONG FLAT · Students 36 · Zoned
North East Public School of Distance Education
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Port Macquarie · Students 45 · Zoned
North Haven Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · NORTH HAVEN · Students 232 · Zoned
Port Macquarie Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Port Macquarie · Students 451 · Zoned
Rollands Plains Upper Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Rollands Plains · Students 24 · Zoned
Tacking Point Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Port Macquarie · Students 594 · Zoned
Telegraph Point Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Telegraph Point · Students 126 · Zoned
Wauchope Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Wauchope · Students 624 · Zoned
Westport Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · PORT MACQUARIE · Students 365 · Zoned

High school 4

Camden Haven High School
Grades Year 7 to Year 12 · Laurieton · Students 890 · Zoned
Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus
Grades Year 7 to Year 12 · Port Macquarie · Students 716 · Zoned
Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus
Grades Year 7 to Year 12 · Port Macquarie · Students 611 · Zoned
Wauchope High School
Grades Year 7 to Year 12 · Wauchope · Students 458 · Zoned

Checklist before renting in this district

Check these before you sign a lease.

Checked the assigned school for the exact address with the official lookup before signing
Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-31)
Asked the district or council whether boundary or admission changes are planned
Asked whether the assigned school has room (or sends overflow elsewhere)
Checked that the lease is accepted as proof of address on the enrolment list
Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-31)
Asked how the assigned school supports English learners (ESL/EAL)
Checked the commute (school-bus eligibility, walking route)
Checked on the state or board page whether our visa means paying public-school fees
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-29)

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ESL / ELL support

Public schools support English learners as ESL/ELL (Canada), EAL/D (Australia) or ESOL (New Zealand). An English assessment at enrolment decides the support; ask the school or board about its programme.

International student programme

NSW Government Schools — International Students Program (DE International)

Annual tuition (2026)

Years 7–10: AUD 18,000
Years 11–12: AUD 20,500
Kindergarten–Year 6: AUD 17,000
Intensive English Centre (two terms): AUD 9,000

Application fee: AUD 300

Official visa note: Most temporary resident students pay the temporary resident administration fee and education fee; exemptions exist if a parent is an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Confirm with DE International.

Official fee page

Checked 2026-10-29 · Visa and eligibility rules depend on your situation. Always confirm with the district and official immigration sources.

Sources

NSW Department of Education — NSW public schools master dataset2026· Checked 2026-10-29

Australia's state schools come from each state education department's published lists. Every figure carries its year. No house prices, crime data or home-made rankings.

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