Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
Para Meadows School is a well-regarded institution in the Illawarra Region, known for its dedication to providing individualised educational programs for students with special needs and complex disabilities. With a commitment to the values of being kind, careful, peaceful, and proud, the school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment for its 93 students enrolled from kindergarten to year twelve across seventeen classes. Each classroom is staffed with a teacher and a school learning support officer, emphasizing the school's goal of creating a caring and nurturing learning atmosphere.
Curriculum and Learning Approach
The curriculum at Para Meadows School integrates mainstream subject areas tailored to meet the specific needs of students, reflecting the input and collaboration with parents and carers. The school’s learning focus centres on critical skills in communication and social interaction, supplemented by the use of technology, such as interactive whiteboards, to enhance educational experiences.
Community Involvement
Para Meadows School places a strong emphasis on the importance of communication between the school and families, encouraging daily interaction and participation in meetings where parents can advocate for their children. This collaboration strengthens the ties between the school and the broader community, ensuring that every student's educational journey is supported and valued. The school's overarching aim is to empower students through individualised approaches, enabling them to flourish academically and socially.
Mission
At Para Meadows School we are committed to providing an inclusive education in which the wellbeing of every member of our community is supported and valued. Empowering all students through collaboration, communication, and individualised learning to reach their potential and expand their opportunities in life.
Location & Catchment Area
- Para Meadows School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts 532 m
- B Keira High School 581 m
- C Smiths Hill High School 1.1 km
- D Gwynneville Public School 1.1 km
- E Mount Ousley Public School 1.4 km
- F Keiraville Public School 1.4 km
- G Wollongong Public School 1.5 km
- H Illawarra Hospital School 1.6 km
- I Wollongong West Public School 2.2 km
- J Pleasant Heights Public School 2.2 km
- K Fairy Meadow Public School 2.3 km
- L Towradgi Public School 2.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 113 (30 girls, 83 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 113
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 945 (percentile 23)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 47% / 25% / 17% / 11%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 145
- Indigenous students
- 19%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 23%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 25.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 21
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Primary ungraded | 51 |
| Secondary ungraded | 62 |
| Total | 113 |
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 | 113 | 30 | 83 | - | 945 | 25.2 |
| 2024 | 117 | 30 | 87 | 81.8 | 958 | 24.9 |
| 2023 | 117 | 30 | 87 | 83.6 | 967 | 24.8 |
| 2022 | 109 | 27 | 82 | 75.8 | 955 | 24.6 |
| 2021 | 107 | 24 | 83 | 86.9 | 969 | 24.6 |
| 2020 | 110 | 28 | 82 | - | 963 | 24.6 |
| 2019 | 106 | 29 | 77 | - | 980 | 24.6 |
| 2018 | 111 | 29 | 82 | - | 982 | 24.6 |
| 2017 | 108 | 30 | 78 | - | - | 24.5 |
| 2016 | 110 | 32 | 78 | - | - | 24.4 |
| 2015 | 108 | 33 | 75 | - | - | 24.4 |
| 2014 | 105 | 35 | 70 | - | - | 24.4 |
| 2013 | 102 | 30 | 72 | - | - | 24.4 |
| 2012 | 103 | 30 | 73 | - | - | 24.4 |
| 2011 | 96 | 28 | 68 | - | - | 24.5 |
| 2010 | 99 | 30 | 69 | - | - | 24.4 |
| 2009 | 90 | 29 | 61 | - | 1038 | 24.4 |
| 2008 | 99 | 27 | 72 | - | 1038 | 25.5 |
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.