Muswellbrook South Public School

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About the school

Muswellbrook South Public School is situated in the Hunter Valley and is dedicated to fostering a stimulating and challenging learning environment. The school is known for its strong academic programs and offers excellent facilities equipped with Interactive Whiteboards in every classroom. At Muswellbrook South, the welfare policy and personal development programs ensure a happy and safe atmosphere for students to learn and play. The school is committed to the Positive Behaviours for Learning program, emphasising that to be effective learners, students should be safe, responsible, and respectful.

The sports program at Muswellbrook South builds on a tradition of achievement, providing a physical education curriculum focused on the gradual acquisition of skills. Additionally, the school caters to both gifted and talented students through enrichment programs, while also providing specialised support for students with learning difficulties via three support classes specifically designed for students with disabilities.

Muswellbrook South is part of the Early Action for Success program, which aims to enhance students' performance by tailoring a specific learning approach based on individual literacy and numeracy assessments from Kindergarten to Year 2. Staff professional development is emphasised alongside rigorous data accountability.

The school celebrates Aboriginal culture and identity, supported by local Elders and the active involvement of the local AECG. The Warrae Wanni program contributes to the school readiness of Aboriginal and targeted students, encouraging parental involvement in education. Strong community ties foster a collaborative environment that respects and values diversity.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision: to ensure everyone in our school community is inspired to improve, feels cared for, is valued, and is supported to find purpose in their lives.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Muswellbrook South Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
439 (203 girls, 236 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
439
ICSEA What does this mean?
819 (percentile 3)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
79% / 16% / 4% / 1%
Indigenous students
46%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
34.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
11.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 48
Year 1 63
Year 2 61
Year 3 61
Year 4 69
Year 5 71
Year 6 66
Total 439

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 439 203 236 - 819 34.8
2024 506 237 269 81.3 828 37.7
2023 516 244 272 83.5 837 38.7
2022 505 238 267 81.5 833 36.7
2021 518 236 282 87 832 35
2020 507 229 278 - 841 37.1
2019 558 253 305 88.3 837 36
2018 541 233 308 88.5 848 36
2017 549 249 300 89 836 34.6
2016 506 239 267 88.4 834 31.3
2015 518 237 281 88.8 835 30.8
2014 436 207 229 91.1 842 25
2013 389 186 203 91.6 855 23.9
2012 393 205 188 90.9 851 25
2011 366 196 170 90.1 852 24.2
2010 405 204 201 - 847 26.4
2009 424 217 207 - 855 27.2
2008 399 195 204 - 855 24

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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