Mount Pleasant Public School
Educate today for a changing tomorrow
About the school
Mount Pleasant Public School is situated in a rural setting 18km north of Singleton, catering to a small community of 64 students as of 2017. The school fosters a nurturing culture where students, staff, and families work together to promote positive engagement and improve academic and emotional outcomes. At the heart of the school's philosophy lies the core values of Respect, Care and Compassion, and Responsibility, which permeate all aspects of school life.
The school's environment encourages students to gain knowledge and skills while enjoying the learning process. Teachers at Mount Pleasant Public School are dedicated to enhancing their practice to ensure improved learning outcomes for all students. The institution prides itself on its well-resourced facilities, including a quality library and spacious grounds that are meticulously maintained.
Collaboration with the local community is strong, with extensive fundraising by the P&C and contributions from local businesses enhancing the school's programs. Additionally, Mount Pleasant Public School benefits from its membership in the Singleton Small Schools Network, which provides professional development for staff and fosters social and educational benefits for students. This supportive ecosystem ensures that the school is not just a place for learning but a community that values each child's potential and nurtures lifelong friendships.
Mission
At Mount Pleasant Public School we ensure each child is receiving high quality, individualised education. Our three school values of respect, responsibility, and care and compassion motivate students to be resilient, successful learners with a positive mindset. We provide a planned approach to promote positive wellbeing for each student.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mount Pleasant Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Singleton Heights Public School 15.8 km
- B Singleton Public School 17.3 km
- C King Street Public School 18.0 km
- D Singleton High School 18.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 56 (25 girls, 31 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 56
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 910 (percentile 13)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 49% / 35% / 15% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 119
- Indigenous students
- 32%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 12 |
| Year 1 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 6 |
| Year 4 | 10 |
| Year 5 | 6 |
| Year 6 | 7 |
| Total | 56 |
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 | 56 | 25 | 31 | - | 910 | 4 |
| 2024 | 56 | 25 | 31 | 87.6 | 915 | 4 |
| 2023 | 53 | 26 | 27 | 89.9 | 929 | 3.9 |
| 2022 | 57 | 26 | 31 | 86.1 | 918 | 4 |
| 2021 | 50 | 22 | 28 | 88.1 | 927 | 3.8 |
| 2020 | 53 | 26 | 27 | - | 944 | 3.8 |
| 2019 | 61 | 30 | 31 | 91.9 | 957 | 3.8 |
| 2018 | 68 | 37 | 31 | 91.6 | 922 | 3.8 |
| 2017 | 64 | 33 | 31 | 93.8 | 910 | 3.7 |
| 2016 | 56 | 32 | 24 | 94.2 | 931 | 3.7 |
| 2015 | 53 | 28 | 25 | 93.8 | 943 | 3.7 |
| 2014 | 52 | 25 | 27 | 94.2 | 969 | 3.7 |
| 2013 | 54 | 28 | 26 | 95.1 | 989 | 3.7 |
| 2012 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 93.1 | 979 | 3.5 |
| 2011 | 57 | 29 | 28 | 94.5 | 990 | 3.5 |
| 2010 | 62 | 31 | 31 | - | 998 | 3.5 |
| 2009 | 61 | 28 | 33 | - | 994 | 3.5 |
| 2008 | 64 | 35 | 29 | - | 994 | 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.