# Cowra Public School

Cowra Public School is a NSW government primary school in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 338 (2025)
- **Address**: Vaux St, Cowra NSW 2794
- **Phone**: (02) 6342 2400
- **Website**: https://cowra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cowra-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50971
- **Established**: 1858-07-01

## About

Cowra Public School is proud to be the first public school established in Cowra, providing quality education to children in the local district since 1858. Emphasising a student-centred and nurturing environment, the school focuses on empowering every child, ensuring that they have 'every opportunity, every day' to reach their full potential. The school promotes a culture of self-worth, responsibility, cooperation, self-motivation, and equal opportunities for all students.

## Educational Focus
Cowra Public School is committed to high standards in both literacy and numeracy, with innovative programs in place to support learning outcomes. The school operates a comprehensive Student Welfare program that includes the Positive Behaviour for Learning process, and provides specialist support services for students with unique needs, including those with hearing and sight impairments.

## Curriculum and Community Involvement
The curriculum at Cowra Public School includes an innovative Kindergarten program that actively involves parents and families, fostering a strong partnership between home and school. The school offers a broad array of extracurricular activities and sporting options, including unique programs like Circus Skills. Importantly, parental and community involvement in school life is actively encouraged to enhance the educational experience for all students.

## Facilities and Innovations
Recent projects, such as the Cooler Classrooms initiative and LED upgrades, have improved the learning environment, making it healthier and more conducive to student success. Cowra Public School remains dedicated to continuous improvement and maintenance of its facilities, ensuring a safe and supportive platform for students to thrive.

## Mission

At Cowra Public School, we help every student to learn, grow and succeed by providing a safe and nurturing environment where they can develop the skills and knowledge they need in school and in life.

Motto: "Knowledge is Power"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 338 |
| 2024 | 365 |
| 2023 | 364 |
| 2022 | 394 |
| 2021 | 371 |
| 2020 | 388 |
| 2019 | 389 |
| 2018 | 379 |
| 2017 | 396 |
| 2016 | 381 |
| 2015 | 336 |
| 2014 | 327 |
| 2013 | 337 |
| 2012 | 328 |
| 2011 | 360 |
| 2010 | 373 |
| 2009 | 407 |
| 2008 | 393 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50971-cowra-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.