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What We Offer

At Nazareth Catholic Primary School, Shellharbour City we work in partnership with you to give your child the best opportunity to develop academically, spiritually and socially in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Nazareth is a vibrant Catholic co-educational primary school committed to every student finding meaning and purpose in their life through continual growth in faith and improvement in learning.

Our school is a place where each student is valued and respected. We ensure every child is supported in a learning environment that is inclusive and challenges them to reach their full potential.
 

A highly supportive, caring learning environment

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  • An environment that respects the dignity of each individual
  • A comprehensive Religious Education curriculum  
  • Whole school pastoral support for children and families 
  • Provision to access specific services and programs 
  • A specialist setting to support children with diverse learning needs 
  • An integral part of the All Saints Catholic Parish 

A focus on quality learning

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  • Quality delivery of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) curriculum
  • High academic expectations for each child 
  • Ongoing assessment of learning to accurately monitor and track each child’s progress
  • Well-developed learning interventions as required for each child

Impressive purpose-built school facilities

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  • Well-maintained classrooms designed to support learning 
  • Air conditioning in all classrooms
  • Beautifully maintained expansive grassed playgrounds
  • Newly installed playground equipment
  • Covered walkways to access all classrooms

Professional, caring staff

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  • Qualified, committed staff 
  • Highly organised and skilled teachers 
  • Dedicated Instructional Coach supporting teachers and their teaching 
  • Ongoing professional learning courses for all staff

Wide range of co-curricular opportunities

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  • Extensive sports program
  • Strong alignment with musical performance, including school choir and musicals
  • Creative arts activities and competitions 
  • Coding, robotics and other STEM activities
  • Student environment team
  • Mini Vinnies and other social justice initiatives

Comprehensive Kindergarten 'Transition to School' program

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  • A focus on helping our young children build the quality relationships that become the foundation of good learning in years to come
  • Class-based orientation program for pre-school children prior to commencing Kindergarten that facilitates their induction into our school community
  • Structured playgroup sessions for children and their parents prior to commencing Kindergarten
  • Student-led school tours for prospective families 
  • Close partnerships – including school readiness presentations for parents and carers – with local pre-schools to facilitate a smooth and supported transition
  • Information meetings for new parents / carers

Ready to Enrol?

Interested in enrolling at Nazareth or finding out more information?
We look forward to hearing from you!