About the school
Mortlake Public School is a comprehensive co-educational institution located in Concord, established in 1887. The school serves a residential community with a population of 414 students, ranging from Kindergarten to Year 6. Nestled on a spacious 20,000 square metre site, the school occupies an attractive suburban block, featuring park-like grounds and well-maintained facilities that promote a welcoming learning environment.
Academic Excellence
The school is recognised for its strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, boasting impressive results in standardised assessments such as NAPLAN. Mortlake Public School offers a broad and balanced curriculum that nurtures critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative skills, aiming to prepare students for future success. Notably, approximately 56% of the students are learning English as an additional language or dialect, and the school is committed to providing specialised support to help them achieve proficiency and excel academically.
Co-Curricular Opportunities
Mortlake Public School excels in providing diverse opportunities beyond the classroom, including a highly regarded music program, as well as participation in debating, public speaking, and a variety of sporting events. Such programs significantly contribute to well-rounded student development, fostering confidence and a love of learning.
Community Involvement
The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the wider community, encouraging active participation in decision-making and school activities. This collaborative environment fosters a safe and inclusive atmosphere where all students are valued and empowered to thrive. The school's motto, 'Excel by Effort', encapsulates its philosophy of encouraging independence and responsibility in learning.
Overall, Mortlake Public School stands out as a vibrant educational institution dedicated to fostering excellence and inclusivity.
Mission
At Mortlake Public School we are committed to providing a caring, supportive environment where all students are given the opportunity to excel by effort.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mortlake Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Strathfield North Public School 1.2 km
- B Concord Public School 1.5 km
- C Concord High School 1.7 km
- D Concord West Public School 1.9 km
- E Victoria Avenue Public School 1.9 km
- F Rivendell School 1.9 km
- G Lucas Gardens School 2.3 km
- H Abbotsford Public School 2.5 km
- I Homebush Public School 2.6 km
- J Gladesville Public School 2.8 km
- K Five Dock Public School 2.9 km
- L Putney Public School 2.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 261 (117 girls, 144 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 261
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1081 (percentile 79)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 9% / 24% / 35% / 32%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 48
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 54%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 27 |
| Year 1 | 27 |
| Year 2 | 58 |
| Year 3 | 38 |
| Year 4 | 30 |
| Year 5 | 33 |
| Year 6 | 48 |
| Total | 261 |
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 | 261 | 117 | 144 | - | 1081 | 17.7 |
| 2024 | 282 | 121 | 161 | 91.6 | 1086 | 17.8 |
| 2023 | 323 | 142 | 181 | 92.7 | 1089 | 21.5 |
| 2022 | 329 | 157 | 172 | 89 | 1089 | 18 |
| 2021 | 344 | 158 | 186 | 94.2 | 1088 | 19.2 |
| 2020 | 371 | 179 | 192 | - | 1091 | 22 |
| 2019 | 402 | 191 | 211 | 94.8 | 1095 | 21.6 |
| 2018 | 399 | 182 | 217 | 94.6 | 1101 | 21.4 |
| 2017 | 413 | 192 | 221 | 94.8 | 1107 | 22.7 |
| 2016 | 402 | 188 | 214 | 94.2 | 1108 | 21.1 |
| 2015 | 381 | 174 | 207 | 94.3 | 1103 | 20.1 |
| 2014 | 383 | 177 | 206 | 94.9 | 1105 | 19.8 |
| 2013 | 365 | 167 | 198 | 95.6 | 1115 | 19.8 |
| 2012 | 353 | 162 | 191 | 94.7 | 1127 | 18.5 |
| 2011 | 324 | 150 | 174 | 96.9 | 1122 | 18.6 |
| 2010 | 313 | 148 | 165 | - | 1125 | 16.7 |
| 2009 | 287 | 132 | 155 | - | 1105 | 15.5 |
| 2008 | 265 | 133 | 132 | - | 1105 | 14.5 |
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.