Muswellbrook South Public School
Building solid foundations for life.
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
- A Muswellbrook High School 805 m
- B Muswellbrook Public School 1.8 km
- C Aberdeen Public School 12.0 km
- D Denman Public School 23.0 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 168
- Indigenous students
- 46%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- 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.