About the school
Nuwarra Public School is a level 3 public school located in Moorebank, accommodating over 360 students, including 13 mainstream classes and 5 Hearing Support Classes. The school values acceptance of difference and aims to promote understanding in a safe, nurturing environment that emphasises respect and cooperation. Students have equitable access to the curriculum, allowing them to reach their fullest potential academically, socially, physically, and emotionally.
Academic Programs
Nuwarra offers innovative programs such as the L3 (Language, Learning and Literacy) for Kindergarten students and Reading Recovery sessions for identified Year 1 students. This commitment to comprehensive education reflects the school's belief in each student's capacity for success, with an emphasis on not just academic performance but also creativity and critical thinking through diverse subjects such as arts and STEM.
Community and Inclusivity
The school proudly represents a diverse community, welcoming students from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Nuwarra Public School is part of the Moorebank Community of Schools and actively supports Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), teaching behavioural expectations across all school settings. This enriched educational experience is further enhanced by partnerships with families to co-design learning plans based on each child's individual needs.
Strategic Focus Areas
Nuwarra aims for strategic development in three key areas: creating successful and engaged learners, cultivating high-performing staff, and fostering active, global citizens with a sense of belonging. The school embraces technology integration across the curriculum while maintaining a balanced approach to school life, valuing participation alongside a strive for excellence.
Mission
A vibrant community where every learner is empowered to be resilient, respectful, and endlessly curious.
Location & Catchment Area
- Nuwarra Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Newbridge Heights Public School 799 m
- B Moorebank High School 1.1 km
- C Hammondville Public School 1.6 km
- D Liverpool Hospital School 2.4 km
- E Gulyangarri Public School 2.5 km
- F Holsworthy High School 2.5 km
- G Liverpool Girls High School 2.5 km
- H Liverpool Boys High School 2.6 km
- I Holsworthy Public School 2.6 km
- J Liverpool Public School 2.6 km
- K Georges River Environmental Education Centre 2.7 km
- L Milperra Public School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 508 (235 girls, 273 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 508
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 997 (percentile 45)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 35% / 32% / 23% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 106
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 62%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 38.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 70 |
| Year 1 | 72 |
| Year 2 | 82 |
| Year 3 | 69 |
| Year 4 | 80 |
| Year 5 | 83 |
| Year 6 | 52 |
| Total | 508 |
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 | 508 | 235 | 273 | - | 997 | 38.1 |
| 2024 | 513 | 242 | 271 | 89 | 1000 | 40 |
| 2023 | 502 | 237 | 265 | 89.9 | 1000 | 38.7 |
| 2022 | 496 | 245 | 251 | 84.5 | 989 | 36.6 |
| 2021 | 465 | 229 | 236 | 91.3 | 992 | 34.8 |
| 2020 | 468 | 213 | 255 | - | 990 | 35.1 |
| 2019 | 438 | 197 | 241 | 91 | 986 | 33.8 |
| 2018 | 428 | 206 | 222 | 91.7 | 976 | 32.6 |
| 2017 | 396 | 188 | 208 | 92 | 970 | 28.5 |
| 2016 | 354 | 171 | 183 | 92.6 | 982 | 25.2 |
| 2015 | 353 | 171 | 182 | 92.6 | 982 | 25.1 |
| 2014 | 365 | 179 | 186 | 94.8 | 978 | 25.1 |
| 2013 | 344 | 161 | 183 | 94.1 | 978 | 22.8 |
| 2012 | 302 | 139 | 163 | 91.6 | 985 | 22.2 |
| 2011 | 259 | 124 | 135 | 93.2 | 985 | 19.6 |
| 2010 | 265 | 117 | 148 | - | 976 | 21.6 |
| 2009 | 277 | 123 | 154 | - | 997 | 25.4 |
| 2008 | 283 | 125 | 158 | - | 997 | 25.3 |
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.