About the school
Mount Hutton Public School is situated on the land of the Awabakal People and is part of the Glenrock Network, serving students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Approximately 22% of the school's student population identifies as Aboriginal, reflecting its commitment to diversity and inclusivity. The school features six mainstream classes and three support classes, collectively known as Pinulputa, which means strong one in the local Aboriginal language.
Vision and Values
The school's vision is to create a team of outstanding educators dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging and personal excellence among students. Staff members are committed to evidence-based practices that enhance the learning experience. They actively engage in professional development to ensure equitable educational outcomes for all children. The use of data collection and analysis informs targeted teaching strategies, ensuring that students receive tailored instruction to improve their literacy and numeracy skills.
Student Support and Engagement
Mount Hutton Public School nurtures its students by creating an environment where they can thrive academically and personally. The school encourages self-motivated learning and supports students as they develop skills across various domains, including cultural and sporting activities. Close partnerships with parents and carers are integral to the school's philosophy, aiming to provide the best educational experience for each child.
Community is central to the school’s ethos, emphasizing strong connections with families, local schools, businesses, and support services. Through initiatives like Positive Behaviour for Learning, the school promotes core values of being Safe, Respectful Learners, building a strong, supportive environment for all students.
Mission
To be a team of outstanding educators, sustaining an inclusive and connected school community which fosters a culture of belonging and nurtures the achievement of personal excellence.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mount Hutton Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Lakeside School 1.3 km
- B Warners Bay High School 1.7 km
- C Warners Bay Public School 1.9 km
- D Windale Public School 1.9 km
- E Charlestown South Public School 2.1 km
- F Hillsborough Public School 2.2 km
- G Wiripaang Public School 2.3 km
- H Newcastle Junior School 2.3 km
- I Hunter Sports High School 2.3 km
- J Cardiff South Public School 2.7 km
- K Biddabah Public School 2.8 km
- L Eleebana Public School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 166 (86 girls, 80 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 166
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 940 (percentile 21)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 49% / 30% / 15% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 124
- Indigenous students
- 23%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 15%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 25 |
| Year 1 | 19 |
| Year 2 | 39 |
| Year 3 | 25 |
| Year 4 | 18 |
| Year 5 | 16 |
| Year 6 | 24 |
| Total | 166 |
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 | 166 | 86 | 80 | - | 940 | 14.7 |
| 2024 | 158 | 82 | 76 | 89.3 | 946 | 13.6 |
| 2023 | 177 | 80 | 97 | 87.1 | 937 | 14.6 |
| 2022 | 160 | 70 | 90 | 89 | 936 | 13.4 |
| 2021 | 165 | 71 | 94 | 91.9 | 930 | 12.2 |
| 2020 | 158 | 74 | 84 | - | 929 | 12.2 |
| 2019 | 160 | 74 | 86 | 91 | 929 | 11 |
| 2018 | 155 | 70 | 85 | 90.1 | 928 | 9.9 |
| 2017 | 170 | 78 | 92 | 92.4 | 921 | 10.6 |
| 2016 | 175 | 89 | 86 | 92 | 921 | 10.5 |
| 2015 | 172 | 89 | 83 | 91.5 | 903 | 10.5 |
| 2014 | 149 | 81 | 68 | 93.4 | 924 | 9.9 |
| 2013 | 163 | 82 | 81 | 93 | 929 | 11 |
| 2012 | 170 | 83 | 87 | 92.1 | 939 | 10.5 |
| 2011 | 169 | 83 | 86 | 93.4 | 939 | 10.5 |
| 2010 | 158 | 79 | 79 | - | 939 | 9.4 |
| 2009 | 159 | 70 | 89 | - | 943 | 9.4 |
| 2008 | 168 | 78 | 90 | - | 943 | 9.6 |
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.