About the school
Narooma Public School is a large primary school located in a seaside resort town on the South Coast of Australia, catering to a population of around 8,000 people. The school takes pride in focusing on the growth of each individual and is dedicated to creating a positive learning environment for all students.
Learning Environment
The school ensures a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere where it identifies and caters to individual needs and talents. It promotes the development of thinking skills to aid reasoning and fosters core values such as pride, respect, honesty, and citizenship among students. Additionally, Narooma Public School encourages active participation from parents, strengthening the connection between the school and the community.
Curriculum and Opportunities
Narooma Public School offers a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, featuring a wide variety of subjects and extracurricular activities. The curriculum aims to empower students, helping them to develop skills and discover their passions. The school is committed to providing tailored learning support, addressing the needs of all students, including those with additional needs or those requiring more challenging material.
Community and Inclusion
The school is dedicated to fostering a welcoming community where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected, and included. Emphasising the importance of diversity, Narooma Public School strives to prepare students to be confident and well-rounded global citizens. The school also actively celebrates cultural inclusivity through various events and initiatives.
Mission
Our School Vision is to provide students with a range of opportunities to: Achieve Excellence; Experience Success; Become Resilient; Develop Strong Values; and Embrace Innovation. Through our School Purpose of: Delivering high quality, evidence-based and innovative Teaching and Learning; Equipping students for the future as a whole person; and Ensure students transition to High School with a strong foundation of Literacy & Numeracy.
Location & Catchment Area
- Narooma Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Narooma High School 2.0 km
- B Central Tilba Public School 12.3 km
- C Bodalla Public School 15.2 km
- D Bermagui Public School 23.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 384 (189 girls, 195 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 384
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 956 (percentile 27)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 38% / 31% / 19% / 11%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 103
- Indigenous students
- 21%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 24.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 59 |
| Year 1 | 54 |
| Year 2 | 77 |
| Year 3 | 54 |
| Year 4 | 55 |
| Year 5 | 43 |
| Year 6 | 42 |
| Total | 384 |
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 | 384 | 189 | 195 | - | 956 | 24.8 |
| 2024 | 379 | 184 | 195 | 89.7 | 951 | 25.8 |
| 2023 | 377 | 180 | 197 | 88.6 | 939 | 24.8 |
| 2022 | 380 | 169 | 211 | 86.5 | 944 | 25 |
| 2021 | 395 | 178 | 217 | 90.8 | 936 | 24.6 |
| 2020 | 398 | 174 | 224 | - | 934 | 24.6 |
| 2019 | 408 | 178 | 230 | 92.1 | 943 | 23.7 |
| 2018 | 443 | 198 | 245 | 91.7 | 939 | 25 |
| 2017 | 441 | 202 | 239 | 93.5 | 950 | 23.3 |
| 2016 | 420 | 184 | 236 | 92.8 | 957 | 23.1 |
| 2015 | 434 | 196 | 238 | 93.1 | 959 | 22.9 |
| 2014 | 403 | 181 | 222 | 93.9 | 976 | 22.6 |
| 2013 | 391 | 188 | 203 | 94.6 | 956 | 20.6 |
| 2012 | 386 | 192 | 194 | 92.3 | 950 | 21.8 |
| 2011 | 366 | 173 | 193 | 92.5 | 950 | 20.7 |
| 2010 | 362 | 170 | 192 | - | 952 | 20.7 |
| 2009 | 379 | 183 | 196 | - | 973 | 20.6 |
| 2008 | 358 | 166 | 192 | - | 973 | 20.3 |
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.