Newmerella Primary School was built and established in 1889. It is 5km west of Orbost, off the Princes Highway and has 3 bus routes to service the area. The school consists of a number of buildings surrounded by extensive gardens and play areas and included on the property is a hall that has major musical events conducted bi-annually.

The school has 5 set goals, which were developed through government policies and educational priorities, with parental and family input, they are:

• Curriculum : This goal is emphasised on developing important skills in Literacy and Numeracy and also to provide a sequential curriculum of the 8 key learning areas of Arts, English, Science, Mathematics, Technology, Health and Physical Education, SOSE (Studies of Society and the Environment) and LOTE (Languages Other That English). Also, Newmerella Primary School offers Reading Recovery and Instrumental music lessons (recorder, guitar and violin).
• School Environment : Newmerella Primary School expects the environment they're in, to be where students continually respect the school and others, whilst also valuing learning to be maintained.
• Management : To ensure that effective decision making is encouraged from management practices.
• Accountability : It is important to the staff at Newmerella Primary School that each child's progression is monitored and reported comprehensively.
• Resourcing : To ensure that efficient resources are matched with curriculum requirements.

Newmerella Primary School prides itself on its priorities of improving the students' performance in English and Mathematics, as well as enhancing and broadening the children's experiences. To promote these priorities

• There are 4 teacher aides available for specialist assistance
• An average of 20 children in each class
• A computer ratio of 1:3

For any further information, regarding the school please contact Mr John Van der Werf on the contact details above.