Manly Vale Public School
Caring and Sharing, and Achieving Our Personal Best!
About the school
Manly Vale Public School is a dynamic, well-resourced institution located adjacent to the serene Manly Dam. In recent years, the school has undergone a significant rebuild, introducing 40 home bases that feature flexible learning spaces, a modern library equipped with two meeting rooms, and technology hubs. Additionally, a new school hall accommodates up to 1000 students with both indoor and outdoor seating arrangements.
The school boasts an outstanding reputation for its high-quality teaching and learning programs, highlighted by excellent NAPLAN results and performance in University of NSW external competitions. The Higher Order Thinking team coordinates a strategic approach to gifted education, while interactive smart boards and a 1:1 device-to-student ratio enhance the learning experience. Manly Vale Public School offers a range of specialist programs, including dance, gymnastics, and public speaking, fostering well-rounded education.
The school is part of the Northern Beaches Learning Alliance (NBLA), collaborating with 13 local schools for shared resources and professional development. The spacious playground encompasses a hectare of bushland, showcasing diverse flora and fauna, with walking trails and direct access to a State National Park.
The school emphasises an environmental focus with energy-efficient features and an active waste recycling program. The Learning Support Team ensures tailored programs for students with special needs, complemented by a robust student welfare system that includes a Student Representative Council and peer support initiatives.
With reverse cycle air conditioning in all classrooms and a strong community involvement through the active School Council and Parents and Citizens Association, Manly Vale Public School provides a cohesive, supportive environment for parents, teachers, and students alike.
Mission
Manly Vale Public School is dedicated to supporting the development of every student through innovative practice ensuring all students connect, succeed and thrive to become responsible global citizens. MVPS is dedicated to supporting the social, emotional and academic wellbeing of every student, through innovative and collaborative practices that ensure all students connect, succeed and thrive to become responsible community members and global citizens.
Location & Catchment Area
- Manly Vale Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus 1.2 km
- B Balgowlah North Public School 1.2 km
- C Manly West Public School 1.2 km
- D The Beach School 1.3 km
- E Seaforth Public School 1.3 km
- F Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus 1.5 km
- G Allambie Heights Public School 2.2 km
- H Balgowlah Heights Public School 2.5 km
- I Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus 2.6 km
- J Brookvale Public School 2.6 km
- K Harbord Public School 2.8 km
- L Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 553 (270 girls, 283 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 553
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1129 (percentile 91)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 3% / 14% / 31% / 51%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 19
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 24%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 32.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 65 |
| Year 1 | 78 |
| Year 2 | 98 |
| Year 3 | 78 |
| Year 4 | 82 |
| Year 5 | 84 |
| Year 6 | 68 |
| Total | 553 |
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 | 553 | 270 | 283 | - | 1129 | 32.2 |
| 2024 | 568 | 271 | 297 | 92.6 | 1122 | 32.3 |
| 2023 | 594 | 289 | 305 | 92.8 | 1122 | 33.4 |
| 2022 | 564 | 271 | 293 | 90.3 | 1122 | 31.8 |
| 2021 | 569 | 277 | 292 | 94.9 | 1117 | 29.7 |
| 2020 | 543 | 274 | 269 | - | 1119 | 28.6 |
| 2019 | 521 | 254 | 267 | 94.9 | 1118 | 28.5 |
| 2018 | 508 | 233 | 275 | 94.6 | 1112 | 27.4 |
| 2017 | 488 | 221 | 267 | 96.1 | 1123 | 26 |
| 2016 | 456 | 209 | 247 | 94.7 | 1116 | 22.6 |
| 2015 | 423 | 192 | 231 | 95.2 | 1133 | 22.5 |
| 2014 | 395 | 189 | 206 | 95.5 | 1122 | 20.3 |
| 2013 | 359 | 174 | 185 | 95.9 | 1134 | 19.2 |
| 2012 | 309 | 148 | 161 | 94.7 | 1148 | 16.7 |
| 2011 | 276 | 143 | 133 | 95.1 | 1146 | 14.4 |
| 2010 | 244 | 123 | 121 | - | 1105 | 13.2 |
| 2009 | 236 | 118 | 118 | - | 1078 | 13.2 |
| 2008 | 227 | 118 | 109 | - | 1078 | 12.4 |
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.