About the school
Kemblawarra Public School is a small P-6 educational institution located on the south coast of NSW, near Port Kembla. The school is noted for having a diverse student body, with a high proportion of students from Aboriginal and multicultural backgrounds. It has built a strong reputation in the district for its dedication to student welfare, Aboriginal studies, environmental education, and fitness training. The school is well-resourced and features high-quality teaching. Students have a variety of engaging activities available to them, including chess, singing, gardening, and movie making. Overall, students consistently achieve excellent results across all Key Learning Areas.
Core Values
Kemblawarra Public School maintains high expectations in all areas of learning. It prioritises a core set of values, namely safety, respect, and responsibility, creating a supportive environment where every child can feel included and confident.
Educational Commitment
The school’s educational foundation revolves around a Core Knowledge Curriculum that incorporates diverse historical, scientific, and cultural content. This approach ensures that students receive a comprehensive education, accommodating various learning needs and styles through tailored support and a broad curriculum.
Community Engagement
The school values collaboration with families and the local community, aiming to provide a nurturing educational journey. Kemblawarra Public School is not only focused on academic excellence but also prepares students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.
Mission
Kemblawarra Public School helps every student to learn, grow and succeed. Its core values include safety, respect, and responsibility.
Location & Catchment Area
- Kemblawarra Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Warrawong Public School 1.7 km
- B Primbee Public School 1.7 km
- C Five Islands Secondary College 1.9 km
- D Warrawong High School 1.9 km
- E Port Kembla Public School 2.0 km
- F Lake Heights Public School 2.3 km
- G Cringila Public School 2.9 km
- H Berkeley Public School 3.5 km
- I Illawarra Sports High School 3.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 153 (72 girls, 81 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 153
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 892 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 64% / 19% / 13% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 126
- Indigenous students
- 33%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 23%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 21 |
| Year 1 | 23 |
| Year 2 | 22 |
| Year 3 | 20 |
| Year 4 | 26 |
| Year 5 | 27 |
| Year 6 | 14 |
| Total | 153 |
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 | 153 | 72 | 81 | - | 892 | 17.1 |
| 2024 | 151 | 66 | 85 | 83 | 891 | 16.9 |
| 2023 | 141 | 64 | 77 | 81.9 | 877 | 16.7 |
| 2022 | 141 | 64 | 77 | 77 | 870 | 16.7 |
| 2021 | 133 | 61 | 72 | 84.5 | 878 | 15.5 |
| 2020 | 120 | 61 | 59 | - | 879 | 15.5 |
| 2019 | 115 | 54 | 61 | 85.4 | 873 | 14.3 |
| 2018 | 100 | 38 | 62 | 90.1 | 876 | 13.3 |
| 2017 | 105 | 41 | 64 | 90.3 | 883 | 14 |
| 2016 | 101 | 42 | 59 | 90 | 871 | 12.8 |
| 2015 | 95 | 49 | 46 | 86.1 | 846 | 12 |
| 2014 | 91 | 46 | 45 | 90.7 | 857 | 9.3 |
| 2013 | 83 | 37 | 46 | 91.4 | 888 | 9.1 |
| 2012 | 85 | 40 | 45 | 91.7 | 884 | 8.3 |
| 2011 | 53 | 26 | 27 | 90.4 | 882 | 6.1 |
| 2010 | 73 | 32 | 41 | - | 874 | 6.2 |
| 2009 | 72 | 33 | 39 | - | 867 | 6.2 |
| 2008 | 79 | 33 | 46 | - | 867 | 7.7 |
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.