Nowra East Public School
Safe, Responsible, and Respectful Learners.
About the school
Nowra East Public School is a dynamic, community-based school situated on the New South Wales South Coast. Catering to approximately 420 students, the school prides itself on providing an excellent learning environment. It has a notable enrolment of Aboriginal students, with a strong commitment to embedding Indigenous perspectives across all areas of learning. The school's core values are built around being safe, respectful, and responsible learners, which are underscored by a whole school Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) strategy.
The school comprises 15 mainstream classes, 5 support classes, and a Department of Education preschool, ensuring a variety of educational opportunities for its students. By focusing on literacy, numeracy, and student engagement, Nowra East Public School helps students achieve their personal best. Professional development for staff is a priority, with a focus on maintaining evidence-based pedagogy.
Nowra East Public School has established a solid reputation in academic achievement and student wellbeing, supported by initiatives such as the Mia Mia Wellbeing Hub. The school environment fosters a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where students, alongside their families, can feel comfortable and welcomed. With a commitment to providing quality education that incorporates sporting, artistic, and academic pursuits, the school prepares students for future successes and active citizenship.
The school is currently undergoing infrastructure upgrades as part of the NSW Government's commitment to enhancing educational facilities, thereby ensuring that students learn in modern, safe, and well-equipped settings.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Nowra East Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Nowra Public School 739 m
- B Nowra High School 1.1 km
- C Shoalhaven High School 1.7 km
- D Terara Public School 2.7 km
- E Illaroo Road Public School 3.1 km
- F Bomaderry Public School 3.9 km
- G North Nowra Public School 4.1 km
- H Havenlee School 4.2 km
- I Bomaderry High School 4.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 420 (190 girls, 230 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 420
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 784 (percentile 2)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 82% / 14% / 3% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 195
- Indigenous students
- 53%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 41.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 |
| Year 1 | 44 |
| Year 2 | 69 |
| Year 3 | 59 |
| Year 4 | 64 |
| Year 5 | 63 |
| Year 6 | 66 |
| Total | 420 |
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 | 420 | 190 | 230 | - | 784 | 41.3 |
| 2024 | 435 | 203 | 232 | 81.9 | 805 | 42.1 |
| 2023 | 451 | 215 | 236 | 81.8 | 793 | 41.1 |
| 2022 | 454 | 223 | 231 | 77.6 | 783 | 37.6 |
| 2021 | 431 | 206 | 225 | 84.7 | 782 | 36.3 |
| 2020 | 426 | 207 | 219 | - | 772 | 33 |
| 2019 | 359 | 187 | 172 | 84.8 | 769 | 29.8 |
| 2018 | 339 | 175 | 164 | 84.8 | 752 | 29.7 |
| 2017 | 373 | 181 | 192 | 86.6 | 746 | 30 |
| 2016 | 351 | 169 | 182 | 88.3 | 770 | 27.8 |
| 2015 | 344 | 159 | 185 | 86.8 | 773 | 26.6 |
| 2014 | 321 | 140 | 181 | 90.8 | 769 | 24.6 |
| 2013 | 299 | 139 | 160 | 88.9 | 785 | 24.8 |
| 2012 | 290 | 130 | 160 | 89.9 | 796 | 24.3 |
| 2011 | 290 | 138 | 152 | 89.7 | 792 | 24.1 |
| 2010 | 298 | 141 | 157 | - | 788 | 25.3 |
| 2009 | 297 | 128 | 169 | - | 789 | 25.8 |
| 2008 | 287 | 128 | 159 | - | 789 | 24.7 |
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.