Koorawatha Public School

A quality education in a caring small school environment.

Telephone02 6345 3414

Emailkoorawatha-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Enrolment

Our school can help with enrolment queries throughout the year.

Local enrolment area

Check your address on School Finder to see if it is within our local intake area. Most schools have designated local enrolment areas. Note: local enrolment areas are subject to change.

How to enrol

If you live in our intake area and would like to apply to enrol at our school, start by submitting an online enrolment application. Online enrolment is currently only available for Australian or New Zealand citizens and permanent residents.

If you are not able to apply online or you prefer not to, download the paper application to enrol (PDF 768.4KB) form. Please complete the form in English. A translated application to enrol may help you do this.

Online enrolment can also be used for out-of-area enrolment. Please note that out-of-area enrolment procedures are subject to the department’s enrolment policy.

Enrolment applications are finalised at the school.

For more information, visit sTpe school enrolment.

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Moving to high school

Visit the moving to high school page to find out more about the transition of year 6 students into year 7.

Temporary visas and international students

The Temporary Residents Program has information about eligibility and the forms to complete an application.

Distance education

Distance education is an equity program for students who are geographically isolated or whose individual circumstances prevent them from regularly attending school. Students must meet one of the conditions in the Distance Education Enrolment Procedures to be eligible to access this program as a full-time student.

For more information about educational opportunities in rural areas, visit Rural and distance education.

Moving overseas

Moving overseas and need school reports authenticated for DFAT? 

Email document.authentication@det.nsw.edu.au to arrange to bring original documents to 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta 2150.

Reasons to enrol at our school

Koorawatha P.S. is a dynamic public school committed to providing the best opportunities for our students. Our teachers are experienced and dedicated and we can offer a beautiful small school environment where your child will flourish to be the best person they can be.

Our current class structures ensure students are receiving quality one on one individualised attention governed by the NSW Department of Education and Training's world class curriculum. Our classes are small. How small?

Our current class numbers are:

JUNIOR (K-3) Class — 7 students.

SENIOR (3-6) Class — 12 students.

Our school is small enough to offer individualised tutoring while students benefit from our school being a part of the largest educational system in the southern hemisphere. This allows world class programs and learning initiatives to run within a small school environment – bringing the very best of both worlds to Koorawatha Public School.

We feature unrivalled technology and facilities. Koorawatha Public School is fully cabled, with access to the Internet in classrooms and the school library. We also have Wi-Fi extending around the school. This enables our students to utilise our laptops and electronic devices anywhere in the school at any time with full internet and network access.

We are committed to developing student responsibility. At Koorawatha P.S. our school community has developed:

  • a happy, secure and safe learning environment
  • effective welfare and discipline programs that focus on developing social skills and a strong sense of student responsibility and caring. Students are helped to develop skills in dealing with conflict situations effectively.

Our values are clear, concise and demonstrated every day at Koorawatha Public School. Our students pride themselves in declaring that We are SAFE, HONEST, RESPECTFUL LEARNERS.

We feature:

  • Strong academic focus
  • Strong programs in literacy and numeracy
  • Diverse and challenging range of subjects
  • Enrichment programs to foster individual abilities and interests
  • Talented teachers who inspire a love of learning
  • Support of a great public education system

Specialist programs:

  • Focus on fun physical activity and healthy lifestyle
  • Successful sporting teams with experienced coaching
  • Enrichment program for gifted and talented students
  • Specialised support for students with difficulties in learning

A friendly, caring and safe school:

  • Safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
  • Strong welfare and student management program
  • Focus on social skills, decision making and citizenship
  • Values of tolerance, respect and fair play

A well-resourced school:

  • Attractive well-resourced school in beautiful grounds
  • Purpose built play equipment
  • State-of-the-art technology with computers in each classroom
  • Comfortable classrooms and flexible learning spaces

Valued partners in education:

  • A welcoming friendly school community
  • Strong partnerships with parents, community, business and sporting organisations
  • Opportunities for parent participation in school management

Meeting community needs and state-wide standards:

  • Integral part of the largest education system in southern hemisphere
  • Access to support, resources and innovative programs
  • Meeting community needs and state-wide standards
  • Open and accountable

Give your child the best start

Our school is successfully meeting the challenges of professionally educating all local children in an inclusive and comprehensive manner. We offer:

  • Outstanding results
  • Stimulating education programs that meet student needs
  • Experienced, qualified and dedicated teachers
  • Safe, secure, disciplined learning environment
  • Beautiful, clean landscaped grounds
  • Purpose built play equipment for fun and healthy activity
  • Strong links with parents, local business, sporting clubs and wider community
  • Opportunities to develop social, sporting and cultural talents.

The teachers and students at Koorawatha Public School work together within a happy and supportive educational environment to ensure that everyone realises their full potential. We make valuable use of our excellent facilities by offering a wide range of educational opportunities. We have a reputation for meeting individual learning needs. We provide an educational environment that applies computer technology effectively, develops sporting skills, and allows for valuable cultural experiences and a positive approach to school life. Our attractive grounds complement our excellent learning facilities. We have a proud tradition of working with the community to provide the best possible learning outcomes for all students. Please don't hesitate to contact us for further information or to discuss your child's education.

So Enrol today at Koorawatha Public School and remember, small schools are great schools!