Why choose us?

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Nestled in the heart of the peaceful Cambewarra Village, our school offers a calm, caring and community-minded environment where every child feels known, valued and supported. Just 10 kilometres from Nowra, and within easy reach of Wollongong and Sydney, Cambewarra Public School combines the warmth of a rural village setting with the opportunities of a larger regional centre.

We are proud to be known for our kindness, strong school values, and genuine sense of belonging. Our dedicated teachers create engaging and nurturing classrooms where students are encouraged to do their best, be respectful and care for one another. Our parents and carers are active, supportive and committed partners in our shared vision of helping every child to flourish.

At Cambewarra Public School, we truly are a peaceful place to learn, grow and thrive.

Our vision: At Cambewarra Public School, our vision is to foster a community where everyone is happy, engaged, and connected. Guided by our values of striving for the highest, kindness, responsibility, and teamwork, we work together to create a supportive environment where every individual can thrive.

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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.

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Our student success looks like:

  • participation in a range of competitions
  • success in life beyond school
  • 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
  • a wide variety of subjects.

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.
Ways we support students
  • student learning support officers (SLSO) in some classrooms
  • teaching and learning adjustments
  • extension activities for students who need extra challenge
  • 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
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students.
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Parent feedback
"We love Cambewarra Public School for its small, close-knit community and amazing teachers and staff. It's such a warm and caring environment where our kids have truly thrived."
- a parent of Cambewarra Public School
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Enrol today

Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!

You can apply online or visit our school in person. Join our school community today!

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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.

Easy to access

Located in CAMBEWARRA, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

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Stories and highlights

Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.

Policies and reports

Discover our local school policies, reports and plans.