Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
Holman Place School is a Specific Purposes school situated in Cowra, Central Western NSW, dedicated to catering to the educational needs of students with a range of disabilities and disorders. The school provides a supportive environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, working closely with families to develop educational programs that address individual needs across various domains such as education, communication, mobility, independent living, and vocational skills.
Community and Resources
Holman Place School plays an integral role in the community, benefiting from strong local support. Students have access to a variety of resources and activities, including Interactive Whiteboards, hydrotherapy, Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), Sailability, and participation in events such as Eisteddfods, Cowra shows, and sporting carnivals. Additionally, students engage in work experience and major excursions, enhancing their learning and life skills.
Educational Approach
The school implements the Positive Behaviour for Learning initiative and is committed to helping students reach their potential, enabling them to lead active, meaningful, and independent lives within their communities. With a dedicated team comprising teachers and support staff, Holman Place takes pride in providing high-quality, individualised learning programs that cultivate independence and well-being, reflecting each student's strengths and interests.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds, helping every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day.
Location & Catchment Area
- Holman Place School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mulyan Public School 657 m
- B Cowra High School 1.2 km
- C Cowra Public School 1.4 km
- D Holmwood Public School 6.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 30 (6 girls, 24 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 30
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 822 (percentile 3)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 82% / 13% / 3% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 170
- Indigenous students
- 33%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Primary ungraded | 11 |
| Secondary ungraded | 19 |
| Total | 30 |
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 | 30 | 6 | 24 | - | 822 | 7.1 |
| 2024 | 32 | 7 | 25 | 76.6 | 868 | 7.2 |
| 2023 | 28 | 7 | 21 | 82.9 | 859 | 7.2 |
| 2022 | 29 | 7 | 22 | 78.5 | 883 | 7.2 |
| 2021 | 31 | 5 | 26 | 83.4 | 890 | 7 |
| 2020 | 33 | 6 | 27 | - | 874 | 7 |
| 2019 | 31 | 7 | 24 | - | 879 | 7 |
| 2018 | 34 | 10 | 24 | - | 926 | 7 |
| 2017 | 33 | 9 | 24 | - | - | 6.9 |
| 2016 | 33 | 11 | 22 | - | - | 6.9 |
| 2015 | 24 | 11 | 13 | - | - | 5.8 |
| 2014 | 25 | 13 | 12 | - | - | 5.8 |
| 2013 | 27 | 11 | 16 | - | - | 5.8 |
| 2012 | 22 | 9 | 13 | - | - | 6.8 |
| 2011 | 22 | 12 | 10 | - | - | 7.8 |
| 2010 | 22 | 11 | 11 | - | - | 7.9 |
| 2009 | 21 | 11 | 10 | - | 939 | 6.7 |
| 2008 | 19 | 10 | 9 | - | 939 | 6.8 |
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.