About the school
Falls Creek Public School is a small, vibrant, coeducational primary school located in Falls Creek, proudly serving a diverse student community from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. With just three classes, the school offers a close-knit and supportive learning environment where every student is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school's motto, 'Learning Together', embodies its commitment to fostering a nurturing atmosphere where students feel safe, included, and inspired to learn from their very first day.
Educational Philosophy
Falls Creek Public School prioritises the development of foundational skills in literacy and numeracy as essential for academic success and lifelong learning. In addition to academic prowess, the school emphasises adaptability, resilience, and responsible citizenship, with a focus on nurturing students' social and emotional growth alongside their educational progress.
Community Engagement
The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the wider community, actively collaborating with local preschools and day care centres, and being an integral part of the Bay and Basin Learning Community. Parents are encouraged to be involved in school events and classroom activities, reinforcing the school’s commitment to a collaborative educational experience.
Growth and Support
Falls Creek Public School boasts dedicated staff members who implement evidence-based teaching practices tailored to meet diverse student needs. The school also features a robust High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) program designed to challenge and support students with advanced learning needs. With a range of extracurricular activities, students have the opportunity to explore their interests and talents, preparing them to become active, informed citizens in an ever-changing society.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds. We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day. Growth in the classroom and beyond. We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions. Support for every family. Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.
Location & Catchment Area
- Falls Creek Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Nowra Hill Public School 4.2 km
- B Shoalhaven High School 7.7 km
- C Nowra East Public School 9.3 km
- D Nowra Public School 9.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 59 (28 girls, 31 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 59
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 921 (percentile 15)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 62% / 24% / 11% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 118
- Indigenous students
- 20%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 12%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 7 |
| Year 1 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 12 |
| Year 4 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 12 |
| Year 6 | 4 |
| Total | 59 |
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 | 59 | 28 | 31 | - | 921 | 4 |
| 2024 | 53 | 26 | 27 | 86.4 | 958 | 4 |
| 2023 | 55 | 23 | 32 | 88.3 | 949 | 4 |
| 2022 | 38 | 19 | 19 | 81.9 | 949 | 2.6 |
| 2021 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 88.6 | 988 | 2.6 |
| 2020 | 38 | 21 | 17 | - | 990 | 2.6 |
| 2019 | 32 | 18 | 14 | 89.3 | 975 | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 89.3 | 925 | 2.6 |
| 2017 | 48 | 23 | 25 | 94.1 | 918 | 3.7 |
| 2016 | 49 | 19 | 30 | 92.6 | 945 | 2.6 |
| 2015 | 52 | 21 | 31 | 94.5 | 894 | 3.7 |
| 2014 | 53 | 20 | 33 | 92.2 | 924 | 3.6 |
| 2013 | 63 | 28 | 35 | 92.8 | 952 | 3.6 |
| 2012 | 66 | 30 | 36 | 94.4 | 959 | 3.7 |
| 2011 | 67 | 30 | 37 | 94.5 | 958 | 3.7 |
| 2010 | 64 | 25 | 39 | - | 959 | 3.7 |
| 2009 | 66 | 28 | 38 | - | 989 | 3.7 |
| 2008 | 73 | 28 | 45 | - | 989 | 3.7 |
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.