Principal

St Peter's Primary School · Port Macquarie, NSW

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Posted 15 Sep 2026

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About St Peter's Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

45.3

30.8 teaching · 14.5 non-teaching

Students per teacher

17.3:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

534

Indigenous students

4%

Language other than English

6%

Girls vs boys

290 girls · 244 boys

54%
46%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

 Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited

Catholic education in the Diocese of Lismore is a long standing provider of school education on the north coast of New South Wales. 45 Catholic primary and secondary schools, operate in all major urban centres and many smaller towns from Tweed Heads to Laurieton. All Catholic schools seek to provide a comprehensive, quality education in a welcoming and secure environment.

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PRINCIPAL - St Peter's Primary School, Port Macquarie 

Tenure: Full-time position, 5-year renewable contract commencing January 2027

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Overview of School

St Peter’s Primary School is a thriving three-stream school of 515 students, built on a strong foundation of community, faith, and academic excellence. Modeled after our patron St Peter - a leader, community builder, and open-hearted person of faith - our vibrant community nurtures the whole child academically, spiritually, socially, physically, and emotionally. Working in close partnership with families, our dedicated and passionate staff ensure every student is known, valued, and empowered to make Christ-like decisions while growing into confident, lifelong learners and active citizens.

We foster a collaborative environment where teachers share their expertise to deliver engaging, innovative learning and comprehensive pastoral care. Our school offers rich opportunities for students to excel across academic competitions, cultural endeavours - including …

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