Narrandera Public School

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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

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%
Indigenous students
42%
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.

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