About the school
Mortdale Public School provides a safe, secure learning environment for approximately 389 students, with a diverse student body where about half come from a language background other than English. The school believes that learning is a lifelong process and actively supports academic, social, creative, and emotional development. Teaching and learning programs are informed by both school-based and external assessments, ensuring that resources are effectively allocated to meet the needs of all students.
Programs and Activities
The school incorporates new technologies to enhance educational experiences, achieving significant success in performing arts through programs such as school bands, choirs, and a ballroom dance program, alongside a tuned percussion ensemble and K-6 Showcase. In addition, Mortdale Public School has a comprehensive sport program that supports talented athletes through PSSA and other representative opportunities.
Community Engagement
Community involvement is a hallmark of Mortdale Public School, strengthening partnerships that ensure high-quality educational programs. The commitment to inclusivity and support extends to every family, fostering strong connections between home and school to enhance students' learning experiences. The Moran community is instrumental in creating a welcoming environment where students can thrive and feel safe from their very first day. Through tailored learning paths, the school embraces and nurtures every child's unique journey.
Mission
At Mortdale Public School, we help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision is to create a nurturing and inclusive learning community where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mortdale Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Carinya School 149 m
- B Georges River College, Oatley Senior Campus 457 m
- C Hurstville Grove Infants School 880 m
- D Georges River College, Penshurst Campus 1.1 km
- E Oatley Public School 1.2 km
- F Penshurst Public School 1.3 km
- G Penshurst West Public School 1.4 km
- H Oatley West Public School 1.6 km
- I Hurstville South Public School 1.7 km
- J Woniora Road School 2.1 km
- K Beverly Hills Public School 2.2 km
- L Connells Point Public School 2.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 350 (167 girls, 183 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 350
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1096 (percentile 83)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 8% / 22% / 34% / 36%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 39
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 58%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Year 1 | 54 |
| Year 2 | 43 |
| Year 3 | 69 |
| Year 4 | 34 |
| Year 5 | 49 |
| Year 6 | 53 |
| Total | 350 |
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 | 350 | 167 | 183 | - | 1096 | 19.8 |
| 2024 | 357 | 171 | 186 | 92.4 | 1095 | 20.6 |
| 2023 | 351 | 174 | 177 | 93.2 | 1085 | 21 |
| 2022 | 363 | 176 | 187 | 88.6 | 1081 | 22.2 |
| 2021 | 370 | 178 | 192 | 95 | 1079 | 22.6 |
| 2020 | 406 | 197 | 209 | - | 1081 | 23.7 |
| 2019 | 391 | 193 | 198 | 94.2 | 1074 | 23.3 |
| 2018 | 377 | 191 | 186 | 95.4 | 1066 | 23.7 |
| 2017 | 374 | 197 | 177 | 96.7 | 1059 | 22.3 |
| 2016 | 364 | 180 | 184 | 95 | 1054 | 22.4 |
| 2015 | 345 | 180 | 165 | 94.3 | 1052 | 20.6 |
| 2014 | 322 | 155 | 167 | 94.6 | 1057 | 19.1 |
| 2013 | 317 | 148 | 169 | 93.5 | 1052 | 18.7 |
| 2012 | 336 | 155 | 181 | 94.5 | 1057 | 22.5 |
| 2011 | 350 | 165 | 185 | 94.1 | 1056 | 21.5 |
| 2010 | 346 | 170 | 176 | - | 1062 | 21.8 |
| 2009 | 351 | 171 | 180 | - | 1055 | 22.7 |
| 2008 | 344 | 154 | 190 | - | 1055 | 21.2 |
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.