Why choose us?
Porters Creek Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Co-educational Primary School located in Warnervale on the Central Coast of NSW. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.
Our vision: Cultivating Creativity, Compassion, and Excellence
Porters Creek Public School is a community where all students are empowered to reach their highest potential, excelling academically while growing as compassionate, resilient individuals, fostering lifelong learning together and contributing meaningfully to the world.
Contact us to find out if Porters Creek Public School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!
"As a parent, I couldn’t be happier with my choice of school. From the very beginning, the Principal and Executive team have been so welcoming and genuinely involved in the day-to-day life of the students. It makes such a difference knowing the leadership team are approachable and invested in our children’s success." — Rachel, a parent of Porters Creek Public School
Window of Certainty
At Porters Creek, our staff embrace the Window of Certainty framework by Hatswell and Stone as part of our shared vision and values. We believe that high expectations, respect and integrity, and inclusion and equity —combined with our team’s innovation, creativity, and strong collaboration—create a stable and inspiring environment where everyone can thrive. Through this commitment, our staff ensure students feel secure, supported, and ready to learn.
Developed collaboratively by our staff, and aligned with our 2025-2028 School Excellence Plan, you can download our Window of Certainty here.
Enrol today
Ready to enrol? You can apply online or visit our school in person. We are always happy to host you for a tour of our beautiful school. Join our school community today!
Why families choose us
A strong start
As a young and growing school, we know that starting somewhere new can feel both exciting and a little overwhelming. That’s why we make it our priority to ensure every child feels safe, welcomed, and confident—right from their very first day.
Support for every family
Our dedicated teachers and specialist learning and wellbeing teams collaborate with families to provide tailored support. Together, we design evidence-based plans that enable each student to achieve their full potential in the way that works best for them.
High quality education
We deliver a high-quality education with diverse opportunities for every learner. High Potential and Gifted students benefit from specialised STEM, literacy, and numeracy programs, while a wide range of extra-curriculars helps all students discover and grow their passions.
Easy to access
Our school is conveniently located in Warnervale, making it easy to reach by train, bus, car, or on foot. We’re just 600 metres from Warnervale train station, with a public bus stop right at our doorstep—ensuring a smooth and stress-free journey for our families every day.
"Porters Creek is a lovely school that is welcoming and supportive. They try to understand your children’s learning needs and work with them for the best outcome." - Amanda, a parent at Porters Creek Public School
What we can offer your child
Student success
Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.
- participation in a range of competitions
- success in life beyond school
- active community members
- growth through high potential and gifted education
- striving for personal improvement.
A world of opportunities
We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
- excursions related to curriculum areas, such as sport and recreation camps, performances at The Wyong Art House, Parliament House, Maritime Museum, Hill End & Bathurst goldfields
- incursions, including Musica Viva, Healthy Harold, author visits
- sporting events, including swimming, cross country and athletics, interschool sport gala days and knockout competitions in sports such as basketball, soccer, Oz-Tag/League-Tag, netball
- public speaking and debating competitions
- creative arts competitions and performances, such as the Central Coast Dance Festival, the Young Archies art competition, Central Coast Choral Festival
Tailored learning support
At our school, every child has the chance to thrive through a high-quality education and a wide range of opportunities. For our High Potential and Gifted students, this includes targeted STEM initiatives in Stages 2 and 3 and specialised literacy and numeracy streams that extend and challenge their learning. Alongside this, our exciting extra-curricular programs give all students the chance to discover new interests, develop their talents, and pursue their passions.
- student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
- teaching and learning adjustments
- extension activities for students who need extra challenge
- wellbeing and counselling support.
A welcoming community
Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.
- supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- incorporating culturally inclusive school events
- ensuring cultural safety for all students.
- holding celebrations for NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week, Harmony Week, Book Week, Science Week.
- We also welcome opportunities to celebrate special times or events throughout the year that are important to our community, such as Lunar New Year, Eid al-Fitr, Diwali, Easter Hat Parade, Mother's Day/Father's Day/Grandparents' Day, and 'Christmas at The Creek'.
Stories and highlights
Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.
Policies and reports
Discover our local school policies, reports and plans.