Nuwarra Public School

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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

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%
Indigenous students
3%
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.

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