About the school
Minnamurra Public School sits in a beautiful coastal environment near the Minnamurra River. The school motto, "Learning to Live, Learning to Care", depicts the ethos that students develop skills to make them effective participants in society. There is a focus on fostering positive and inclusive learning environments, where students are encouraged to be responsible, be respectful, and be their best. The school maintains high expectations of success for all students, with quality learning programs delivered by experienced and committed staff. Regular opportunities are provided for students to develop and demonstrate their talents and interests in all areas, including sport and creative arts.
Differentiated learning occurs throughout the school to cater for the individual learning needs of students, including specialist group instruction for gifted students. In addition to mainstream classes, the school also has an Autism support class. The school values collaboration with an active and supportive P&C association as well as the Kiama Community of Schools. With a commitment to nurturing a learning environment that encourages curiosity and creativity, Minnamurra Public School ensures that every child receives a well-rounded education that prepares them for future challenges.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school fosters a nurturing and engaging learning environment where expert teachers deliver a comprehensive curriculum tailored to each child’s developmental needs.
Location & Catchment Area
- Minnamurra Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Illawarra Environmental Education Centre 1.6 km
- B Shell Cove Public School 3.3 km
- C Flinders Public School 4.8 km
- D Kiama Public School 5.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 464 (200 girls, 264 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 464
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1068 (percentile 75)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 11% / 28% / 30% / 30%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 53
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 26.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 49 |
| Year 1 | 69 |
| Year 2 | 55 |
| Year 3 | 76 |
| Year 4 | 89 |
| Year 5 | 67 |
| Year 6 | 59 |
| Total | 464 |
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 | 464 | 200 | 264 | - | 1068 | 26.4 |
| 2024 | 464 | 204 | 260 | 90 | 1077 | 26.1 |
| 2023 | 462 | 212 | 250 | 90.6 | 1063 | 26.2 |
| 2022 | 465 | 218 | 247 | 86.6 | 1064 | 26.6 |
| 2021 | 455 | 220 | 235 | 93.2 | 1060 | 25.5 |
| 2020 | 417 | 206 | 211 | - | 1055 | 24.1 |
| 2019 | 399 | 199 | 200 | 92.9 | 1053 | 23.1 |
| 2018 | 408 | 202 | 206 | 93.4 | 1042 | 21 |
| 2017 | 405 | 204 | 201 | 93.5 | 1047 | 20.6 |
| 2016 | 408 | 204 | 204 | 94.1 | 1048 | 20.4 |
| 2015 | 425 | 209 | 216 | 92.8 | 1049 | 21.4 |
| 2014 | 434 | 213 | 221 | 94.9 | 1049 | 21.5 |
| 2013 | 428 | 209 | 219 | 94.9 | 1053 | 22.5 |
| 2012 | 433 | 218 | 215 | 94.4 | 1037 | 22.2 |
| 2011 | 424 | 215 | 209 | 94.1 | 1043 | 22.2 |
| 2010 | 433 | 209 | 224 | - | 1043 | 21.2 |
| 2009 | 432 | 213 | 219 | - | 1106 | 21.2 |
| 2008 | 419 | 202 | 217 | - | 1106 | 21.2 |
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.