New South WalesState school system

Port Stephens · NSW public schools

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Schools by level

Elementary 18 · High school 3

At a glance

Students: 6,668 (2026)
Schools: 21

Official rating

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Check the zoned school for an address

Each address is zoned to specific schools. Confirm with the district's official lookup tool or office before you sign a lease.

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Schools (21)

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Elementary 18

Anna Bay Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Anna Bay · Students 309 · Zoned
Bobs Farm Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Bobs Farm · Students 30 · Zoned
Fern Bay Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Fern Bay · Students 182 · Zoned
Grahamstown Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Raymond Terrace · Students 253 · Zoned
Hinton Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Hinton · Students 99 · Zoned
Iona Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Woodville · Students 47 · Zoned
Irrawang Public School
Grades Preschool to Year 6 · Raymond Terrace · Students 304 · Zoned
Karuah Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Karuah · Students 157 · Zoned
Medowie Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Medowie · Students 382 · Zoned
Mount Kanwary Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Osterley · Students 38 · Zoned
Raymond Terrace Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Raymond Terrace · Students 322 · Zoned
Salt Ash Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · SALT ASH · Students 142 · Zoned
Seaham Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Seaham · Students 156 · Zoned
Shoal Bay Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Shoal Bay · Students 237 · Zoned
Soldiers Point Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Soldiers Point · Students 267 · Zoned
Tanilba Bay Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Tanilba Bay · Students 354 · Zoned
Tomaree Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Salamander Bay · Students 310 · Zoned
Wirreanda Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Medowie · Students 530 · Zoned

High school 3

Hunter River High School
Grades Year 7 to Year 12 · Heatherbrae · Students 760 · Zoned
Irrawang High School
Grades Year 7 to Year 12 · RAYMOND TERRACE · Students 810 · Zoned
Tomaree High School
Grades Year 7 to Year 12 · Salamander Bay · Students 979 · 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

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