Mount Kanwary Public School

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Unity and Loyalty

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About the school

Mount Kanwary Public School is a small, rural school located in the Lower Hunter Valley, just outside Maitland. The school aims to create an environment of friendship, care, support, and challenge, encouraging pupils to work towards achieving their potential as self-directed, independent learners. Values education is emphasised, as reflected in the school's motto 'Unity and Loyalty'.

Educational Environment

Mount Kanwary Public School prides itself on welcoming students from all backgrounds and ensuring they feel safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day. The school offers a wide range of subjects and opportunities, empowering students to learn, develop skills, and explore their passions. Its small size allows for strong relationships and high expectations, ensuring that every student is known, valued, and cared for.

Support and Inclusion

Teachers and learning support teams collaborate with families to co-design learning plans, meeting the unique needs of each student. The school's commitment to excellence is evident in its dedicated teachers who use high-quality explicit teaching methods to build students' foundational skills. Learning experiences are tailored to support high-potential and gifted learners, challenging them to achieve their full potential.

The core values of Mount Kanwary Public School—respect, connect, and strive—guide its approaches to education and community interaction. In partnership with families and the local community, the school aspires to develop responsible and respectful citizens, motivating students to embrace future opportunities.

Mission

Mount Kanwary Public School strives for excellence by creating an inclusive and innovative learning environment that extends individual potential within a nurturing small school setting.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Mount Kanwary Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
38 (21 girls, 17 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
38
ICSEA What does this mean?
888 (percentile 9)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
71% / 21% / 4% / 5%
Indigenous students
34%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
2.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
0.9

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 4
Year 1 8
Year 2 4
Year 3 5
Year 4 9
Year 5 3
Year 6 5
Total 38

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 38 21 17 - 888 2.8
2024 43 23 20 82.9 866 2.9
2023 34 23 11 81.4 885 2.8
2022 23 15 8 83.5 922 2
2021 21 10 11 86.7 925 2.5
2020 21 9 12 - 925 1.8
2019 34 16 18 92.3 955 2.5
2018 35 20 15 90.8 988 2.5
2017 32 15 17 92.1 994 2.5
2016 31 15 16 94.9 980 2.4
2015 26 10 16 94.5 1005 2.4
2014 29 14 15 94.4 1003 2.4
2013 37 18 19 95.9 1013 2.4
2012 36 18 18 96 1014 2.3
2011 34 17 17 96.7 1015 2.3
2010 25 13 12 - 1031 2.3
2009 31 16 15 - 1039 2.3
2008 48 24 24 - 1039 3.5

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.

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