About the school
Nowra Public School, established in 1862, is committed to providing a professional and progressive service to the community and its children. The school aims to recognise the worth of each individual student, offering a variety of learning experiences to cater to the educational needs of all students in a happy, caring, and safe environment. A key belief of the school is that strong partnerships between home and school support students' development. Nowra Public School actively encourages the involvement of parents and community members in the life of the school through various avenues, such as joining the Parents and Citizens Association, participating in management committees, and assisting teachers and students in classrooms when appropriate.
Inclusive Environment
The school prides itself on creating an inclusive environment where every child feels safe, respected, and valued for their unique backgrounds and cultures. This is reflected in their commitment to nurturing individual potential and encouraging a love of learning. The teaching team is dedicated to providing tailored learning support to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with high potential, additional needs, or those requiring wellbeing support.
Community Involvement
Nowra Public School fosters strong partnerships with families and the local community to enhance the educational journey of each student. By collaborating with families, the school co-designs plans to ensure tailored learning experiences are effective and supportive.
The school's vision is to instil a lifelong commitment to learning, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive academically and develop as a well-rounded individual.
Mission
Nowra Public School's vision is ‘Every student learns, grows and belongs in our equitable and inclusive school community.’
Location & Catchment Area
- Nowra Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Nowra East Public School 739 m
- B Nowra High School 1.1 km
- C Shoalhaven High School 2.2 km
- D Illaroo Road Public School 2.5 km
- E Terara Public School 3.1 km
- F North Nowra Public School 3.4 km
- G Havenlee School 3.5 km
- H Bomaderry Public School 3.6 km
- I Bomaderry High School 3.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 517 (260 girls, 257 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 517
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 904 (percentile 12)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 54% / 29% / 14% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 126
- Indigenous students
- 33%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 38.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 75 |
| Year 1 | 71 |
| Year 2 | 70 |
| Year 3 | 80 |
| Year 4 | 72 |
| Year 5 | 77 |
| Year 6 | 72 |
| Total | 517 |
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 | 517 | 260 | 257 | - | 904 | 38.5 |
| 2024 | 499 | 264 | 235 | 87.6 | 901 | 46.1 |
| 2023 | 537 | 285 | 252 | 89.7 | 896 | 46.1 |
| 2022 | 557 | 289 | 268 | 85.3 | 901 | 46.2 |
| 2021 | 566 | 296 | 270 | 90.6 | 909 | 44.6 |
| 2020 | 581 | 298 | 283 | - | 908 | 42.6 |
| 2019 | 604 | 302 | 302 | 91.3 | 900 | 42.5 |
| 2018 | 649 | 327 | 322 | 92.1 | 897 | 41.5 |
| 2017 | 628 | 311 | 317 | 94.1 | 906 | 38.8 |
| 2016 | 620 | 306 | 314 | 92.8 | 908 | 37.2 |
| 2015 | 623 | 314 | 309 | 93.6 | 913 | 37.4 |
| 2014 | 648 | 324 | 324 | 93.6 | 911 | 37.5 |
| 2013 | 643 | 322 | 321 | 93.3 | 926 | 36.7 |
| 2012 | 648 | 327 | 321 | 93.2 | 915 | 35.9 |
| 2011 | 628 | 321 | 307 | 93.5 | 913 | 36 |
| 2010 | 616 | 309 | 307 | - | 910 | 34.8 |
| 2009 | 600 | 299 | 301 | - | 936 | 36.5 |
| 2008 | 617 | 310 | 307 | - | 936 | 34.9 |
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.