Norwell has a total area of 21.2 square miles, with 30-38% being composed of wetlands. The city’s eastern border is along the North River, while other brooks and ponds surround the town as well. This includes the Third Herring Brook and the Accord Pond. There are approximately 2,200 students living in the area where there are two elementary schools for students that are open for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.