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
- A Millers Forest Public School 3.1 km
- B Hinton Public School 4.6 km
- C Raymond Terrace Public School 6.1 km
- D Morpeth Public School 6.3 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 139
- 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.