About the school
Mount Austin Public School is located in a large regional city, catering to a diverse population drawn from 17 different nationalities, including 72 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Currently, the school has an enrolment of 243 students and a mix of highly-experienced, mid-career, and beginning teachers. The vision of the school is to create a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive learning community where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.
Community Engagement
The school values strong engagement with students and their families, aiming to provide an education that reflects the community’s diversity. Families are encouraged to participate in school activities, fostering a sense of belonging and support at Mount Austin Public School.
Comprehensive Support Programs
Supporting the academic and personal growth of students is a priority at Mount Austin. The school implements various welfare initiatives, including a Food Bank Breakfast program and partnerships with non-governmental organisations like the Smith Family, Red Cross, and Mission Australia. The educational model is fortified through funding, which allows for specialized staff such as Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists, alongside additional teachers who focus on intervention strategies.
Facility Enhancements
Mount Austin Public School has been part of several improvement initiatives, including the Cooler Classrooms project, which has enhanced the learning environment. This commitment to quality infrastructure ensures that students engage in a safe and modern educational space.
Overall, Mount Austin Public School promotes a holistic educational framework that celebrates growth, nurtures potential, and prepares students to thrive both academically and personally.
Mission
Our vision for Mount Austin Public School is to create a vibrant inclusive and supportive learning community where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mount Austin Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mount Austin High School 739 m
- B Shepherds Park School 884 m
- C Turvey Park Public School 928 m
- D Red Hill Public School 1.2 km
- E The Bidgee School 1.7 km
- F Wagga Wagga High School 1.7 km
- G Willans Hill School 2.0 km
- H Ashmont Public School 2.1 km
- I South Wagga Public School 2.3 km
- J Sturt Public School 2.4 km
- K Kooringal Public School 2.5 km
- L Kooringal High School 2.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 228 (93 girls, 135 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 228
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 824 (percentile 4)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 84% / 11% / 3% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 196
- Indigenous students
- 29%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 30%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 30 |
| Year 1 | 30 |
| Year 2 | 29 |
| Year 3 | 33 |
| Year 4 | 30 |
| Year 5 | 40 |
| Year 6 | 36 |
| Total | 228 |
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 | 228 | 93 | 135 | - | 824 | 16.9 |
| 2024 | 241 | 101 | 140 | 86.3 | 835 | 17.5 |
| 2023 | 228 | 104 | 124 | 86.8 | 820 | 17.5 |
| 2022 | 236 | 113 | 123 | 84.6 | 803 | 17.7 |
| 2021 | 249 | 115 | 134 | 88.9 | 814 | 17.1 |
| 2020 | 262 | 118 | 144 | - | 810 | 16.9 |
| 2019 | 235 | 116 | 119 | 87.7 | 794 | 16.9 |
| 2018 | 233 | 118 | 115 | 88.7 | 792 | 17.4 |
| 2017 | 254 | 122 | 132 | 89.4 | 810 | 18.8 |
| 2016 | 262 | 130 | 132 | 87.2 | 815 | 17.7 |
| 2015 | 243 | 122 | 121 | 89 | 811 | 17.5 |
| 2014 | 258 | 125 | 133 | 90.5 | 794 | 16.7 |
| 2013 | 228 | 109 | 119 | 91.1 | 805 | 15.7 |
| 2012 | 250 | 119 | 131 | 89.7 | 850 | 22.3 |
| 2011 | 239 | 112 | 127 | 90.4 | 849 | 22.3 |
| 2010 | 240 | 117 | 123 | - | 856 | 22.5 |
| 2009 | 260 | 123 | 137 | - | 880 | 22.6 |
| 2008 | 271 | 120 | 151 | - | 880 | 22.5 |
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.