Wiripaang Public School

Catchment & distance

Location & catchment

Pacific Hwy, Gateshead, NSW 2290

School

Catchment area is approximate. Check the NSW Department of Education for the official zone.

The school details parents usually check first.

School Type: Primary School
Year levels: Kindergarten to Year 6
Classification: Comprehensive
Remoteness: Major Cities
Fees: Free
Founded: 1950
Attendance rate: 89.1%
Enrolment: 182 students
School features: Before School CareAfter School CareSchool BusUniformP&CCanteen

Programs, languages, activities, facilities and support, all in one place.

5

Sports and competitive activities listed by the school.

AthleticsBasketballSoccerTable TennisTennis

1

Music, drama, dance, and other performing arts opportunities.

Drama

2

Academic clubs, competitions, and interest groups.

DebatingPublic Speaking

1

Student leadership roles, mentoring, and service opportunities.

Young Leaders

4

On-campus spaces and specialist facilities listed by the school.

Art StudiosBasketball CourtsPlaygroundTennis Courts

8

Learning support, wellbeing programs, and pastoral care.

Behaviour SupportCounsellingEAL/DGifted SupportIndigenous EducationLearning DifficultiesMindfulnessRespectful Relationships

A snapshot of the suburb around this school. ABS 2021 Census, ABS SEIFA 2021, NSW BOCSAR (latest quarter).

Families with kids: 36.3%Below NSW avg; NSW median: 38%.
Median age: 35yrs; NSW median: 45 yrs.
Languages at home: 4.2% use a language other than English at home.
Religious make-up: 48% reported no religion.
Socio-economic advantage: 5/ 10 SEIFATop 53%; 1 = most disadvantaged, 10 = least.
Tertiary education: 17.8%Top 72%; Adults with a bachelor degree or higher.