Remote government primary school in Rowena, NSW with 20 students across K–6.
Rowena Public School is also known as RPS Rowena.
Rowena Public School draws students from the Rowena PS.
Rowena Public School has about 20 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 3 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 380, Writing 396, Numeracy 398, Spelling 371 and Grammar 375. Students at Rowena Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Rowena Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 20 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Rowena Public School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Rowena Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is good.
Rowena Public School is located in Rowena, NSW, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 944 (23rd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.