Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
Havenlee School is a special school located in North Nowra that caters to students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, while also supporting those with physical disabilities, genetic disorders, autism, and emotional disturbances. Serving students from Pre-School to Year 12, the school is committed to providing a relevant and engaging curriculum that aligns with the NSW Board of Studies syllabus documents across all educational stages.
Supportive Learning Environment
The school promotes an environment where every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their very first day. It employs a personalised approach to teaching, recognising that each student has unique needs, strengths, and interests. Through the implementation of Individualised Education Programs (IEPs), teachers create tailored learning plans that focus on practical skills and fostering independence, ultimately helping students gain necessary skills for everyday life and active participation in their communities.
Collaborative Community
Havenlee School thrives within a supportive community, sharing facilities with North Nowra Public School. This collaboration allows for interactions between students and staff from both schools, enhancing educational experiences. The school also values contributions from allied health professionals, ensuring a holistic approach to students’ education, creativity, physical and emotional development, and diversity.
Havenlee School actively encourages family involvement, working alongside families to co-design learning pathways. The school is dedicated to delivering quality education within a safe and stimulating environment, preparing its students for a successful future.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Havenlee School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A North Nowra Public School 86 m
- B Illaroo Road Public School 1.3 km
- C Bomaderry High School 2.7 km
- D Bomaderry Public School 3.0 km
- E Nowra Public School 3.5 km
- F Nowra High School 3.6 km
- G Nowra East Public School 4.2 km
- H Cambewarra Public School 4.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 67 (23 girls, 44 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 67
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 849 (percentile 5)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 71% / 21% / 5% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 180
- Indigenous students
- 48%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Primary ungraded | 34 |
| Secondary ungraded | 33 |
| Total | 67 |
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 | 67 | 23 | 44 | - | 849 | 12.8 |
| 2024 | 68 | 25 | 43 | 80.1 | 864 | 12.7 |
| 2023 | 68 | 24 | 44 | 79.9 | 865 | 12.7 |
| 2022 | 60 | 17 | 43 | 80.3 | 851 | 11.4 |
| 2021 | 61 | 21 | 40 | 82.4 | 879 | 11.4 |
| 2020 | 61 | 20 | 41 | - | 869 | 12.5 |
| 2019 | 62 | 21 | 41 | - | 890 | 12.5 |
| 2018 | 61 | 19 | 42 | - | 875 | 12.5 |
| 2017 | 56 | 19 | 37 | - | - | 11.1 |
| 2016 | 50 | 21 | 29 | - | - | 11 |
| 2015 | 43 | 19 | 24 | - | - | 10 |
| 2014 | 40 | 12 | 28 | - | - | 8.9 |
| 2013 | 39 | 13 | 26 | - | - | 8.9 |
| 2012 | 40 | 14 | 26 | - | - | 8.9 |
| 2011 | 40 | 15 | 25 | - | - | 8.9 |
| 2010 | 40 | 18 | 22 | - | - | 8.9 |
| 2009 | 42 | 22 | 20 | - | 918 | 10 |
| 2008 | 46 | 23 | 23 | - | 918 | 8.8 |
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.