Mount Ousley Public School

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A small school with big opportunities.

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About the school

Mount Ousley Public School is a small school with big opportunities, located in Fairy Meadow in the northern suburbs of Wollongong, approximately 80km south of Sydney. The school is dedicated to creating an inclusive, high-quality educational environment that fosters excellence and innovation through genuine relationships and a culture of trust. With approximately 175 students enrolled, including 28% from non-English speaking backgrounds and 3% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, Mount Ousley PS prides itself on its diverse and welcoming community.

Educational Vision

The school’s purpose is to maximise student learning through high-quality teaching that enhances knowledge, encourages curiosity, and builds strong foundations in literacy and numeracy. They strive to create an educational community where teachers, students, and parents are authentically connected, contributing to the wellbeing of all students. Additionally, Mount Ousley PS focuses on strengthening its community’s capacities to adapt to an ever-changing world, redesigning learning to meet the needs of students today and in the future.

Learning Environment

Mount Ousley Public School features 8 classes ranging from Kindergarten to Year 6. The staff comprises a mix of early career and experienced educators who are committed to delivering engaging and challenging learning experiences tailored to meet the diverse needs and talents of their students. The school provides flexible learning spaces and encourages the use of technology, with each student using their own Apple device to enhance collaboration and creativity.

In addition to a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, the school offers a wide array of opportunities in various subjects, supporting each child's growth in a caring and inclusive environment. The school's values of Learning, Wellbeing, and Community guide its practices, ensuring that every child feels valued and heard.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
193 (92 girls, 101 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
193
ICSEA What does this mean?
1079 (percentile 78)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
16% / 23% / 29% / 32%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
11.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
2

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 37
Year 1 21
Year 2 25
Year 3 29
Year 4 22
Year 5 25
Year 6 34
Total 193

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 193 92 101 - 1079 11.6
2024 173 82 91 90.2 1060 10.6
2023 168 85 83 92.2 1069 10.6
2022 175 82 93 87.6 1060 9.8
2021 195 85 110 91.9 1039 10.9
2020 209 92 117 - 1051 12.3
2019 236 109 127 91 1049 13.3
2018 219 108 111 93.2 1052 12.3
2017 217 104 113 93.3 1046 12
2016 213 97 116 93 1038 12
2015 214 96 118 92.9 1053 11.9
2014 192 87 105 94.3 1047 10.8
2013 190 91 99 95.6 1045 10.6
2012 168 83 85 94.1 1043 9.2
2011 165 82 83 93.3 1034 9.4
2010 160 78 82 - 1049 10
2009 161 84 77 - 1062 10
2008 144 80 64 - 1062 8.2

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.

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