# Holman Place School

Holman Place School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 30 (2025)
- **Address**: 8 Holman Place, Cowra NSW 2794
- **Phone**: (02) 6342 2301
- **Website**: https://holmanplac-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: holmanplac-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56190
- **Established**: 1990-01-01

## About

Holman Place School is a Specific Purposes school situated in Cowra, Central Western NSW, dedicated to catering to the educational needs of students with a range of disabilities and disorders. The school provides a supportive environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, working closely with families to develop educational programs that address individual needs across various domains such as education, communication, mobility, independent living, and vocational skills.

## Community and Resources

Holman Place School plays an integral role in the community, benefiting from strong local support. Students have access to a variety of resources and activities, including Interactive Whiteboards, hydrotherapy, Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), Sailability, and participation in events such as Eisteddfods, Cowra shows, and sporting carnivals. Additionally, students engage in work experience and major excursions, enhancing their learning and life skills.

## Educational Approach

The school implements the Positive Behaviour for Learning initiative and is committed to helping students reach their potential, enabling them to lead active, meaningful, and independent lives within their communities. With a dedicated team comprising teachers and support staff, Holman Place takes pride in providing high-quality, individualised learning programs that cultivate independence and well-being, reflecting each student's strengths and interests.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds, helping every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day.

Motto: "To Soar Alone"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2008 | 19 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56190-holman-place-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.