About the school
Mount Keira Public School is an established primary school that has proudly served the Mount Keira community for 153 years. It is dedicated to providing a welcoming, nurturing, and supportive environment for all children and their families. Nestled at the base of Mount Keira, surrounded by rainforest and overlooking the ocean, the school's location offers a beautiful and engaging setting for learning.
Heritage and Facilities
The school's heritage is symbolised by its sandstone building, original bell, history room, and a magnificent pine tree, highlighting the importance of heritage within the school community. Beautiful gardens and spacious outdoor learning areas, along with warm and inviting classrooms, create a stimulating learning atmosphere. Quality teaching and inquiry-based learning principles are integrated into the school’s educational practices, where student learning is showcased each term through Rich Tasks.
Community Engagement
The school values its passionate and supportive community, including the Parent and Citizens (P&C) Association and local community members, such as Aboriginal Elders. The parent body is highly engaged in supporting their children's education. Furthermore, Mount Keira Public School is committed to mentoring and developing pre-service teachers through strong links with the University of Wollongong, showcasing its dedication to educational excellence.
Overall, it is the engaged and motivated learners, committed staff, and supportive community that contribute to the success of Mount Keira Public School's educational programs.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mount Keira Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Keiraville Public School 1.6 km
- B Nareena Hills Public School 1.8 km
- C Wollongong West Public School 2.0 km
- D Lindsay Park Public School 2.1 km
- E Gwynneville Public School 2.2 km
- F Figtree Heights Public School 2.2 km
- G Pleasant Heights Public School 2.3 km
- H Illawarra Hospital School 2.9 km
- I Keira High School 3.0 km
- J Para Meadows School 3.0 km
- K Figtree High School 3.0 km
- L Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 91 (44 girls, 47 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 91
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1072 (percentile 76)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 9% / 28% / 36% / 28%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 53
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 18%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 11 |
| Year 1 | 14 |
| Year 2 | 12 |
| Year 3 | 16 |
| Year 4 | 14 |
| Year 5 | 11 |
| Year 6 | 13 |
| Total | 91 |
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 | 91 | 44 | 47 | - | 1072 | 5.1 |
| 2024 | 84 | 39 | 45 | 91.5 | 1097 | 5.1 |
| 2023 | 84 | 40 | 44 | 90 | 1082 | 5.1 |
| 2022 | 93 | 40 | 53 | 86.9 | 1111 | 4.8 |
| 2021 | 86 | 41 | 45 | 92.5 | 1094 | 4.8 |
| 2020 | 89 | 40 | 49 | - | 1091 | 4.8 |
| 2019 | 96 | 42 | 54 | 94.8 | 1081 | 4.8 |
| 2018 | 90 | 40 | 50 | 94.3 | 1081 | 4.8 |
| 2017 | 88 | 40 | 48 | 94.3 | 1109 | 4.7 |
| 2016 | 88 | 41 | 47 | 95.8 | 1116 | 4.7 |
| 2015 | 95 | 49 | 46 | 95.1 | 1119 | 4.6 |
| 2014 | 90 | 51 | 39 | 96.1 | 1118 | 4.6 |
| 2013 | 85 | 48 | 37 | 95.5 | 1129 | 4.6 |
| 2012 | 78 | 43 | 35 | 96 | 1106 | 4.5 |
| 2011 | 68 | 40 | 28 | 96 | 1106 | 3.6 |
| 2010 | 54 | 36 | 18 | - | 1106 | 3.5 |
| 2009 | 55 | 36 | 19 | - | 1160 | 3.5 |
| 2008 | 62 | 36 | 26 | - | 1160 | 3.5 |
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.