Naremburn School

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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

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%
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.

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