Narwee Public School

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About the school

Narwee Public School is highly regarded within the local community for its quality teaching and learning programs, strong ties with families, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school strives for high academic accomplishment, respect, and excellent behaviour, guided by their Behaviour Levels system. With a focus on community pride, Narwee Public School employs dedicated and informed staff who are committed to enhancing student learning and ensuring all students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

Academic Programs

Achieving excellence at Narwee Public School is maximised through challenging programs and ability grouping in classes. The staff are trained in various literacy programs, including L3 (Language, Learning and Literacy), the Macquarie University Macqlit program, and Focus On Reading to support reading, comprehension, and vocabulary skills. Through inter-school competitions such as debating, public speaking, and spelling bees, students from Kindergarten to Year 6 further develop their speaking and listening abilities.

Numeracy and Arts Programs

The Targeted Early Numeracy (TEN) program promotes sound numeracy skills, encouraging automaticity and mental strategies in students. Additionally, the school provides an innovative arts program, allowing students to participate in the school choir, band, and dance troupes, with extensive explorations in drama, music, and visual arts.

Sports and Community Engagement

Set on spacious grounds suitable for fitness and sports events, the school's sports program is built on a tradition of achievement with house competitions and inter-school sports. Narwee Public School regularly engages with the community, participating in events like the Ultimo Dance Festival and the Combined Public Schools Music Festival, enhancing the school’s connection with its local community.

Mission

At Narwee Public School, we are committed to fostering a culture of high expectations where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. We prioritise the wellbeing of our staff, students and community, creating a nurturing and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and safe.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
246 (131 girls, 115 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
246
ICSEA What does this mean?
1001 (percentile 47)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
32% / 32% / 24% / 13%
Indigenous students
7%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
15.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
2.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 34
Year 1 27
Year 2 37
Year 3 30
Year 4 29
Year 5 46
Year 6 43
Total 246

Year by year

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

Year Enrolments Girls Boys Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 246 131 115 - 1001 15.6
2024 245 139 106 90.4 1008 15.9
2023 257 144 113 91.3 1012 17.4
2022 269 144 125 87.3 1005 17.4
2021 296 155 141 92.8 1004 18.3
2020 316 166 150 - 1005 19.3
2019 293 149 144 93 1005 18
2018 297 152 145 92.8 990 18
2017 298 156 142 93.2 983 17.8
2016 345 171 174 94.2 995 20.6
2015 340 177 163 93.9 987 20.3
2014 307 147 160 96.8 998 18.3
2013 278 127 151 96.5 1003 16.9
2012 245 110 135 95.2 1020 15.7
2011 242 110 132 95.7 1020 15.7
2010 259 128 131 - 1023 16.7
2009 235 110 125 - 1018 15.2
2008 245 111 134 - 1018 15.1

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

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