Nowra Public School
Nowra, NSW, 2541
School profile
ACARA
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
50.9
38.5 teaching 路 12.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
517
Indigenous students
33%
Language other than English
9%
Girls vs boys
260 girls 路 257 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
About
Nowra Public School, established in 1862 on Dharawal Country, is a vibrant learning community situated centrally in Nowra across two campuses serving K-2 and 3-6 students. With approximately 510 students, the school draws from a diverse population where Aboriginal students comprise approximately 33%, and features six support classes alongside three autism classes and three multi-category classes. The school maintains a strong focus on Aboriginal culture and history throughout its curriculum, fostering a culturally responsive environment where staff actively engage with the local AECG. Committed to student wellbeing and personalised support, the school emphasises evidence-based teaching through Explicit Teaching, Equity for Excellence, and High Potential and Gifted Education programs, while building sustained partnerships with families and the wider community.
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Pay and agreement
Graduate
$90,117
Starting salary
Top of scale
$137,861
Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher
Super
12.0%
Employer contribution
Under the Crown Employees (Teachers) Award 2024. Full-time equivalent, before allowances.
Work out your pay stepWhat you need to teach here
Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.
Location
Remoteness
Inner regional