About the school
Lowesdale Public School, located 19km from Corowa on the Riverina Highway, is a rural Kindergarten to Year 6 school that plays a vital role in the local community. The school prioritises individual student learning needs through quality programs that focus on academic, social, sporting, and emotional development. To enhance the curriculum, specialist art and music teachers are employed, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Learning Environment
The school fosters active problem solving, cooperation, and a commitment to learning within a stimulating environment. Core values such as integrity, responsibility, excellence, health, care, respect, and happiness are deeply embedded in the school culture, supported by collaboration among parents, staff, and the community. Students are encouraged to believe in their ability to make a positive impact on their environment and community.
Achievements
Students at Lowesdale Public School have excelled in competitions, including notable performances in the University of NSW competitions and recognition in various local and national art events, such as the International Children's Art Exhibition in Nagoya, Japan.
Community and Collaboration
The school is a proud member of the Coreen Small School Network and the Bangerang Learning Community, collaborating with nearby schools to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Its small size allows staff to know each student personally, catering to their individual strengths and needs, and fostering a sense of belonging and pride within the community.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Our vision: Lowesdale Public School students achieve their emotional, physical and academic potential through engaging learning experiences in our supportive and well-resourced environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Lowesdale Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Corowa High School 15.3 km
- B Corowa Public School 15.3 km
- C Corowa South Public School 18.3 km
- D Howlong Public School 27.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 11 (5 girls, 6 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1010 (percentile 51)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 40% / 13% / 29% / 18%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 72
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 1 | 1 |
| Year 2 | 2 |
| Year 3 | 2 |
| Year 5 | 1 |
| Year 6 | 2 |
| Total | 11 |
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 | 11 | 5 | 6 | - | 1010 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 90.3 | 1005 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 95.6 | 991 | 1.9 |
| 2022 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 92.1 | 978 | 2 |
| 2021 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 96.6 | 992 | 1.8 |
| 2020 | 14 | 6 | 8 | - | 991 | 1.8 |
| 2019 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 95.5 | 1027 | 1.8 |
| 2018 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 95.1 | 1051 | 1.8 |
| 2017 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 96.3 | 1058 | 1.7 |
| 2016 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 97 | 1063 | 1.3 |
| 2015 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 93.8 | 1059 | 1.3 |
| 2014 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 97.5 | 1109 | 1.3 |
| 2013 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 97.8 | 1165 | 1.3 |
| 2012 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 95.3 | 995 | 1.2 |
| 2011 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 97.3 | 999 | 1.2 |
| 2010 | 12 | 5 | 7 | - | 1000 | 1.2 |
| 2009 | 15 | 6 | 9 | - | 1055 | 1.2 |
| 2008 | 13 | 5 | 8 | - | 1055 | 1.2 |
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.