Why choose us?

North Nowra Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Coed Primary School in North Nowra. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Our vision: At North Nowra Public School, we empower students to develop sustainable learning habits. Our school community supports a safe, respectful and responsible school culture to allow all school community members to be a learner. We ensure that individual growth in learning and wellbeing is the focus of every student every day..

Contact us to find out if North Nowra Public School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!

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Why families choose us

A strong start

We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.

Support for every family

Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.

High quality education

We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.

Effective routines and high expectations

We believe that clear, explicit teaching, combined with strong, consistent routines, creates an environment in which every student can thrive. Our focused approach ensures that lessons are delivered with clarity and purpose, helping students build confidence and mastery step by step. Coupled with well-established routines, this approach fosters  safe, predictable learning where students know what to expect and how to succeed—setting the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement.

"We felt very well supported in our child's kindergarten transition and we couldn't be more happier with our choice of North Nowra Public School!” — a parent of North Nowra Public School

What we can offer your child

Student success

Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.

Our student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of competitions
  • growing resilience to meet life's challenges
  • active community members
  • growth through high potential and gifted education
  • striving for personal improvement.

A world of opportunities

We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.

Our students have access to:
  • excursions
  • incursions
  • extra-curricular activities
  • Premiers Reading Challenge
  • Premiers Sporting Challenge
  • all key learning areas taught.

Tailored learning support

We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.

We offer students:
  • student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
  • teaching and learning adjustments at student point of need
  • targeted teaching to challenge all students
  • wellbeing and counselling support.

A welcoming community

Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.

We create a welcoming community by:
  • supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
  • celebrating Harmony Day
  • incorporating culturally inclusive school events
  • celebrating NAIDOC week
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students
  • strong connection with local Aboriginal Education Consultation Group (AECG).

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Stories and highlights

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Policies and reports

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