Naremburn School
Every child has the right to quality public education.
Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
Naremburn School is a School for Specific Purposes located in a heritage-listed building near North Sydney, established in 1886. The school caters for 35 students in years 7 to 12, focusing on those who have severe behavioural difficulties and/or emotional disturbances. Naremburn School provides individualised education tailored to meet academic, vocational, behavioural, and emotional needs, ensuring that every student is known, valued, and supported.
Supportive Environment
The school operates in a highly structured and supportive classroom environment, with classes organised into groups of seven students and two adults. The educational program meets the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) outcomes, employing high-engagement strategies such as hands-on activities, excursions, and practical subjects. Students have access to various curriculum pathways, including full academic, life skills, and vocational preparation programs to attain their Higher School Certificate (HSC).
Facilities
Naremburn School is equipped with modern facilities, including interactive whiteboards, a fully functional Art/Industrial Arts facility, a spacious food technology classroom, and an indoor sports court. It also collaborates with outside agencies to provide additional services such as psychological counselling, drug and alcohol interventions, and music therapy.
Community Focus
The school prioritises the emotional and academic needs of students through a collaborative approach involving parents, staff, and external agencies. This educative model is central to Naremburn School's philosophy, aiming to foster a calm and nurturing environment where students can thrive.
Mission
Naremburn School is dedicated to providing a safe, structured, and supportive environment where every student is known, valued, and supported to achieve their best.
Location & Catchment Area
- Naremburn School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Royal North Shore Hospital School 894 m
- B Cammeray Public School 1.0 km
- C Bradfield College 1.1 km
- D North Sydney Girls High School 1.2 km
- E Anzac Park Public School 1.2 km
- F North Sydney Boys High School 1.3 km
- G Cammeraygal High School 1.4 km
- H Artarmon Public School 1.6 km
- I Greenwich Public School 1.7 km
- J North Sydney Public School 1.7 km
- K Willoughby Girls High School 1.8 km
- L Northbridge Public School 1.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 30 (17 girls, 13 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 30
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1075 (percentile 77)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 10% / 19% / 46% / 26%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 57
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 36%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Secondary ungraded | 30 |
| 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 | 17 | 13 | - | 1075 | 7 |
| 2024 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 65.7 | 1073 | 7 |
| 2023 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 54.4 | 1043 | 7 |
| 2022 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 36.6 | 1037 | 7 |
| 2021 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 64.4 | 1002 | 7 |
| 2020 | 31 | 11 | 20 | - | 1007 | 7 |
| 2019 | 33 | 12 | 21 | - | 977 | 7 |
| 2018 | 26 | 7 | 19 | - | 990 | 7 |
| 2017 | 20 | 6 | 14 | - | - | 7 |
| 2016 | 26 | 8 | 18 | - | - | 7 |
| 2015 | 22 | 7 | 15 | - | - | 5.9 |
| 2014 | 20 | 10 | 10 | - | - | 5.9 |
| 2013 | 25 | 8 | 17 | - | - | 5.9 |
| 2012 | 19 | 5 | 14 | - | - | 5.9 |
| 2011 | 25 | 6 | 19 | - | - | 6.7 |
| 2010 | 24 | 4 | 20 | - | - | 6.7 |
| 2009 | 20 | 7 | 13 | - | 1074 | 6.7 |
| 2008 | 17 | 4 | 13 | - | 1074 | 5.8 |
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.