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
- Narwee Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Beverly Hills Girls High School 921 m
- B Peakhurst Public School 993 m
- C Beverly Hills North Public School 1.0 km
- D Hannans Road Public School 1.1 km
- E Penshurst West Public School 1.6 km
- F Beverly Hills Public School 1.6 km
- G Riverwood Public School 2.0 km
- H McCallums Hill Public School 2.1 km
- I Punchbowl Public School 2.3 km
- J Peakhurst West Public School 2.3 km
- K Penshurst Public School 2.4 km
- L Georges River College, Peakhurst Campus 2.4 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 102
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 67%
- 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.