Situated within the Lake Macquarie region, Wiripaang Public School is a K-6 school, located on extensive grounds and provides extra-curricular opportunities for our students to connect, succeed and thrive. Our school has a strong sporting focus and positive connections with Hunter Sports High School which is located next to our school. Technology is embedded in all classrooms with a future focus for students to each have a device to complete their classwork. Our student body averages around 200 students each year which includes students in support classes. Our school has a FOEI of 192. On average, 35% of students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and a growing number of students have English as an Additional Language or Dialect.

Wiripaang PS receives substantial funding each year. This school plan delivers expert teachers working alongside classroom teachers and engaging consultants to provide precise instruction on student achievement.

The staff are cohesive, supportive and focused on the wellbeing and academic success of our students. Over the last school plan period, staff were highly mobile with many gaining promotions, permanency and changes of role. This has occurred for all staff groups; SASS, teachers and executive members.

Our community value strong relationships, resilience and sporting excellence. Staff work to build positive relationships with families and make regular contact through all communication platforms.

Our school holds high expectations for academic improvement, positive relationships and personal excellence.