Mimosa Public School
Inspiring Excellence - The Mimosa PS Difference
About the school
Mimosa Public School is a friendly and family-focused institution located in a stunning bushland environment in Frenchs Forest. The school is committed to fostering high academic achievement within a safe, secure, and caring learning environment. It hosts an independently operated Long Day Care Centre and offers excellent Before and After School Care facilities. The inclusive teaching programs are designed to challenge and inspire all students, promoting a vibrant learning community where students, parents, and staff work together.
A key focus of the school is student wellbeing, with a commitment to Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL). This involves the promotion of appropriate behaviour across all school settings, supported by a successful Buddy Program that develops leadership skills in senior students while nurturing younger children. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, participating in various activities such as reading groups, sports, excursions, and arts programs.
Mimosa Public School provides excellent classroom facilities, including interactive whiteboards and a well-resourced library. The school's extracurricular offerings are diverse, with programs in public speaking, performing arts (including bands, dance groups, and choirs), and various sports competitions. Additionally, it offers talent support through enriched programs in collaboration with Davidson High School.
Part of the Forest Network of schools, Mimosa Public School strives for high expectations and enhanced student learning outcomes through collaborative teaching approaches. The staff are dedicated, experienced professionals committed to ensuring every student is known, valued, and cared for in their educational journey.
Mission
Step into our nurturing and engaging learning environment where all students are challenged to reach their full potential through quality teaching and learning programs.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mimosa Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Davidson High School 154 m
- B Wakehurst Public School 1.2 km
- C Frenchs Forest Public School 2.0 km
- D Belrose Public School 2.0 km
- E Forestville Public School 2.1 km
- F Killara High School 3.3 km
- G Killarney Heights High School 3.3 km
- H St Ives Park Public School 3.3 km
- I Lindfield East Public School 3.3 km
- J Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School 3.6 km
- K Arranounbai School 3.6 km
- L St Ives High School 3.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 562 (295 girls, 267 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 562
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1119 (percentile 89)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 4% / 18% / 31% / 46%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 29
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 29.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 87 |
| Year 1 | 64 |
| Year 2 | 79 |
| Year 3 | 88 |
| Year 4 | 85 |
| Year 5 | 79 |
| Year 6 | 80 |
| Total | 562 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 562 | 295 | 267 | - | 1119 | 29.5 |
| 2024 | 517 | 261 | 256 | 93 | 1114 | 27.2 |
| 2023 | 529 | 272 | 257 | 93 | 1110 | 28.4 |
| 2022 | 539 | 282 | 257 | 92.2 | 1109 | 27.6 |
| 2021 | 541 | 282 | 259 | 94.8 | 1106 | 28.7 |
| 2020 | 530 | 277 | 253 | - | 1106 | 27.6 |
| 2019 | 534 | 286 | 248 | 95.4 | 1109 | 27.5 |
| 2018 | 509 | 266 | 243 | 95.3 | 1117 | 25.4 |
| 2017 | 529 | 269 | 260 | 95 | 1107 | 26.9 |
| 2016 | 521 | 255 | 266 | 95.4 | 1123 | 25.5 |
| 2015 | 492 | 247 | 245 | 94.8 | 1111 | 23.3 |
| 2014 | 470 | 234 | 236 | 96.4 | 1129 | 23.4 |
| 2013 | 452 | 222 | 230 | 96.1 | 1139 | 23.4 |
| 2012 | 429 | 209 | 220 | 94.9 | 1141 | 20.7 |
| 2011 | 408 | 203 | 205 | 96.4 | 1141 | 20.5 |
| 2010 | 344 | 168 | 176 | - | 1135 | 17.3 |
| 2009 | 297 | 154 | 143 | - | 1131 | 14.9 |
| 2008 | 252 | 123 | 129 | - | 1131 | 12.7 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.