Cowra Public School

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About the school

Cowra Public School is proud to be the first public school established in Cowra, providing quality education to children in the local district since 1858. Emphasising a student-centred and nurturing environment, the school focuses on empowering every child, ensuring that they have 'every opportunity, every day' to reach their full potential. The school promotes a culture of self-worth, responsibility, cooperation, self-motivation, and equal opportunities for all students.

Educational Focus

Cowra Public School is committed to high standards in both literacy and numeracy, with innovative programs in place to support learning outcomes. The school operates a comprehensive Student Welfare program that includes the Positive Behaviour for Learning process, and provides specialist support services for students with unique needs, including those with hearing and sight impairments.

Curriculum and Community Involvement

The curriculum at Cowra Public School includes an innovative Kindergarten program that actively involves parents and families, fostering a strong partnership between home and school. The school offers a broad array of extracurricular activities and sporting options, including unique programs like Circus Skills. Importantly, parental and community involvement in school life is actively encouraged to enhance the educational experience for all students.

Facilities and Innovations

Recent projects, such as the Cooler Classrooms initiative and LED upgrades, have improved the learning environment, making it healthier and more conducive to student success. Cowra Public School remains dedicated to continuous improvement and maintenance of its facilities, ensuring a safe and supportive platform for students to thrive.

Mission

At Cowra Public School, we help every student to learn, grow and succeed by providing a safe and nurturing environment where they can develop the skills and knowledge they need in school and in life.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Cowra Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
338 (151 girls, 187 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
338
ICSEA What does this mean?
895 (percentile 10)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
58% / 23% / 14% / 5%
Indigenous students
32%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
30.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
8.1

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 50
Year 1 45
Year 2 49
Year 3 43
Year 4 54
Year 5 45
Year 6 52
Total 338

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 338 151 187 - 895 30.3
2024 365 177 188 88.7 911 32.4
2023 364 183 181 87.6 902 31.4
2022 394 198 196 84.4 907 31.3
2021 371 188 183 87.7 909 29.5
2020 388 200 188 - 912 29.5
2019 389 188 201 91.7 919 29.4
2018 379 187 192 92.3 922 28.2
2017 396 197 199 92.8 905 28.3
2016 381 185 196 93.4 920 27.1
2015 336 151 185 94.5 902 25.8
2014 327 158 169 94.9 892 26.6
2013 337 162 175 93.5 905 27.6
2012 328 155 173 92.4 900 26.7
2011 360 173 187 91.4 898 28.2
2010 373 179 194 - 899 29.1
2009 407 206 201 - 929 30.2
2008 393 196 197 - 929 30.4

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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