About the school
Mount Kembla Public School, established in 1859, is situated in the village of Mount Kembla. The school retains the historic sandstone schoolhouse alongside the former Principal's residence, nestled in a scenic bushland setting that offers views over the valley. This school prides itself on fostering a caring atmosphere where each child is respected as an individual and valued as part of the school community. The curriculum at Mount Kembla focuses on developing essential skills and values, while also providing opportunities for extension and variety.
The school boasts professional and experienced staff dedicated to the well-being and education of their students, embodying the philosophy that 'every student is everybody's responsibility'. Being a smaller school allows for more tailored support for individual student needs, with comprehensive assessment and reporting. Parents and the local community are actively encouraged to engage in school activities, supported by a welcoming and active Parent & Citizen (P&C) association.
Student well-being is a priority, with a strong emphasis on respect, safety, and learning reinforced through school rules. Additionally, the school has integrated technology into the learning environment, utilising interactive whiteboards in every classroom and engaging in programs such as coding since 2017 and a new STEM robotics initiative starting in 2019. The close-knit village atmosphere of Mount Kembla is reflected in the collaborative efforts of staff and students, all working towards positive educational outcomes.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mount Kembla Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Unanderra Public School 2.2 km
- B Nareena Hills Public School 2.9 km
- C Farmborough Road Public School 3.5 km
- D Figtree Heights Public School 3.5 km
- E Figtree Public School 3.5 km
- F Figtree High School 3.6 km
- G Lindsay Park Public School 4.0 km
- H Mount Keira Public School 4.3 km
- I Mount St Thomas Public School 4.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 159 (64 girls, 95 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 159
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1050 (percentile 68)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 16% / 31% / 28% / 25%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 64
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 29 |
| Year 1 | 22 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Year 3 | 21 |
| Year 4 | 25 |
| Year 5 | 17 |
| Year 6 | 19 |
| Total | 159 |
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 | 159 | 64 | 95 | - | 1050 | 9.8 |
| 2024 | 145 | 63 | 82 | 90.4 | 1044 | 7.7 |
| 2023 | 135 | 66 | 69 | 90.6 | 1055 | 7.4 |
| 2022 | 117 | 56 | 61 | 86.4 | 1051 | 6.3 |
| 2021 | 117 | 58 | 59 | 92.9 | 1052 | 6.1 |
| 2020 | 112 | 57 | 55 | - | 1055 | 6.1 |
| 2019 | 115 | 61 | 54 | 93.9 | 1054 | 7.1 |
| 2018 | 124 | 61 | 63 | 93.9 | 1049 | 7.1 |
| 2017 | 127 | 62 | 65 | 95.4 | 1046 | 7.2 |
| 2016 | 141 | 64 | 77 | 94.6 | 1037 | 8.5 |
| 2015 | 157 | 73 | 84 | 93.7 | 1049 | 9.5 |
| 2014 | 162 | 70 | 92 | 93.6 | 1050 | 9.2 |
| 2013 | 150 | 64 | 86 | 94.1 | 1049 | 7.2 |
| 2012 | 148 | 62 | 86 | 93.7 | 1046 | 7 |
| 2011 | 135 | 61 | 74 | 94.4 | 1044 | 6.8 |
| 2010 | 135 | 61 | 74 | - | 1046 | 6.8 |
| 2009 | 137 | 65 | 72 | - | 1072 | 6.8 |
| 2008 | 150 | 70 | 80 | - | 1072 | 8 |
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.