About the school
Narrandera Public School (NPS) is dedicated to providing a personal and individual approach to learning for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school prides itself on the quality of teaching and fostering positive personal relationships, which significantly enhance student learning outcomes. NPS is committed to continuous professional development for its staff to ensure the implementation of effective teaching strategies.
Learning Support and Programs
The successful Learning Support Team at NPS coordinates various learning initiatives with a focus on early learning, individual and small group instruction, and Gifted and Talented programs. Each student has a personal learning plan, developed collaboratively with their parents or caregivers during friendly meetings. The school partners with its Parents and Citizens (P&C) and the local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) to create the best educational opportunities for all students.
NPS has earned recognition as a high-performing rural school and leads in various educational initiatives, including Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), which promotes core values of safety, respect, responsibility, and learning. The school celebrates positive behaviour among its students, fostering a supportive community.
Facilities and Extracurricular Activities
The school features a mix of stunning heritage buildings and modern facilities, including interactive whiteboards, a computer laboratory, an expansive library, and newly renovated amenities. NPS encourages students to excel in arts and sports, providing a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as choirs, music groups, and competitive sports programs, including the Riverina Championships in softball. The student-led School Parliament nurtures leadership skills, preparing students to become future leaders.
NPS invites the community to explore its welcoming environment and see firsthand why it is a preferred choice for quality education in Narrandera.
Mission
We nurture independent, lifelong learners and caring citizens in a safe, supportive environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Narrandera Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Narrandera East Infants School 1.8 km
- B Narrandera High School 1.8 km
- C Yanco Agricultural High School 19.5 km
- D Yanco Public School 20.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 267 (138 girls, 129 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 267
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 853 (percentile 5)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 65% / 22% / 10% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 147
- Indigenous students
- 42%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 28 |
| Year 1 | 33 |
| Year 2 | 37 |
| Year 3 | 41 |
| Year 4 | 42 |
| Year 5 | 43 |
| Year 6 | 43 |
| Total | 267 |
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 | 267 | 138 | 129 | - | 853 | 18.2 |
| 2024 | 278 | 142 | 136 | 82.8 | 856 | 18.1 |
| 2023 | 290 | 140 | 150 | 83.4 | 859 | 18.1 |
| 2022 | 258 | 139 | 119 | 84 | 853 | 18.2 |
| 2021 | 251 | 132 | 119 | 88.6 | 842 | 17 |
| 2020 | 247 | 129 | 118 | - | 846 | 16 |
| 2019 | 247 | 127 | 120 | 88.8 | 839 | 16 |
| 2018 | 256 | 132 | 124 | 88.9 | 858 | 14.9 |
| 2017 | 268 | 135 | 133 | 90.3 | 865 | 14.7 |
| 2016 | 248 | 125 | 123 | 90.9 | 863 | 15.7 |
| 2015 | 237 | 117 | 120 | 89.7 | 840 | 15.1 |
| 2014 | 234 | 125 | 109 | 90.3 | 833 | 14.5 |
| 2013 | 226 | 118 | 108 | 92 | 814 | 13.3 |
| 2012 | 228 | 124 | 104 | 89.7 | 797 | 13.9 |
| 2011 | 220 | 122 | 98 | 90.1 | 794 | 15.1 |
| 2010 | 210 | 111 | 99 | - | 772 | 13.3 |
| 2009 | 219 | 104 | 115 | - | 783 | 14.7 |
| 2008 | 232 | 107 | 125 | - | 783 | 15 |
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.