About the school
Madang Avenue Public School is dedicated to fostering quality learning outcomes for all students within a caring and supportive environment. The school encourages students to reach their full potential and prepares them for life through challenging teaching and learning programs. Emphasising cooperation, tolerance, and respect, Madang Avenue promotes a culture of teamwork among staff, students, and the wider community.
Transition points within primary schooling are a focus of the school’s performance improvement programs, ensuring high expectations for student performance. The school has made revisions to its pedagogy for learning programs across preschool and intra-stage transitions, resulting in improved student achievement in these areas. Additionally, Madang Avenue implements initiatives aimed at enriching the learning environment for students, particularly those in the school's three support classes.
The curriculum at Madang Avenue encompasses a broad range of physical and artistic pursuits, contributing to student engagement and well-rounded development. The school has achieved recognition in various competitions, including debating and rugby league. Promoting healthy living through initiatives like Live Life Well at School and Crunch and Sip further enhances student well-being.
Situated in Whalan, the school welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and works to create an inclusive environment that values respect, growth, and academic success. With strong parental involvement and partnerships, Madang Avenue Public School stands out as a vibrant educational community that prioritises the success of every child.
Mission
We are committed to achieving quality learning outcomes which reflect the full potential of our students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Madang Avenue Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Halinda School 230 m
- B Mount Druitt Public School 838 m
- C Whalan Public School 901 m
- D Emerton Public School 1.7 km
- E Tregear Public School 1.8 km
- F Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus 1.9 km
- G Dawson Public School 1.9 km
- H Oxley Park Public School 2.0 km
- I Colyton Public School 2.1 km
- J Colyton High School 2.1 km
- K St Marys North Public School 2.1 km
- L Chifley College Dunheved Campus 2.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 320 (148 girls, 172 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 320
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 864 (percentile 6)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 73% / 19% / 6% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 175
- Indigenous students
- 31%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 23%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 26.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 56 |
| Year 1 | 46 |
| Year 2 | 49 |
| Year 3 | 57 |
| Year 4 | 30 |
| Year 5 | 41 |
| Year 6 | 41 |
| Total | 320 |
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 | 320 | 148 | 172 | - | 864 | 26.3 |
| 2024 | 313 | 151 | 162 | 83.5 | 862 | 25.2 |
| 2023 | 285 | 137 | 148 | 87.6 | 866 | 23.9 |
| 2022 | 288 | 149 | 139 | 79.1 | 866 | 23.7 |
| 2021 | 290 | 153 | 137 | 89.6 | 879 | 22 |
| 2020 | 294 | 155 | 139 | - | 880 | 22.2 |
| 2019 | 304 | 158 | 146 | 88.3 | 877 | 22.5 |
| 2018 | 305 | 148 | 157 | 89.9 | 895 | 23.1 |
| 2017 | 310 | 150 | 160 | 89.2 | 872 | 22.9 |
| 2016 | 303 | 145 | 158 | 91.4 | 878 | 22.8 |
| 2015 | 302 | 146 | 156 | 91.8 | 873 | 22.6 |
| 2014 | 291 | 140 | 151 | 91.6 | 876 | 22.8 |
| 2013 | 299 | 144 | 155 | 91.6 | 905 | 22.5 |
| 2012 | 308 | 154 | 154 | 90.1 | 894 | 23.2 |
| 2011 | 294 | 147 | 147 | 91.7 | 890 | 22.7 |
| 2010 | 296 | 151 | 145 | - | 895 | 22.9 |
| 2009 | 313 | 149 | 164 | - | 864 | 23.9 |
| 2008 | 327 | 150 | 177 | - | 864 | 23.8 |
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.