About the school
Mullaway Public School is a coastal primary school located on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales. The school embraces a whole school approach, fostering a strong sense of pride among students, staff, and the community. Its vision emphasises collaboration between staff, students, and the community to create a challenging, positive, and caring environment that caters to each child's individual needs. The school’s primary focus is on literacy and numeracy, essential foundations for future success. Mullaway Public School is committed to addressing the unique educational requirements and welfare of its students, providing a program designed to help each child contribute meaningfully to society. The school promotes a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that every student feels known, valued, and cared for. With a dedication to continuous improvement, Mullaway Public School aims to prepare students to become active and engaged members of the community, ready to undertake lifelong learning. The school's commitment to nurturing growth extends to its staff, fostering a culture of high expectations and professional integrity. Mullaway Public School is proud to respect its coastal bushland setting and acknowledges the Gumbaynggirr people, embodying a community spirit that values diversity and inclusivity across its educational framework.
Mission
Mullaway Primary School's purpose is to prepare young people to make a quality contribution to society. The school is committed to ensuring all individuals are known, valued, and cared for within a supportive and inclusive community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mullaway Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Woolgoolga High School 2.5 km
- B Woolgoolga Public School 3.9 km
- C Corindi Public School 6.3 km
- D Sandy Beach Public School 8.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 266 (115 girls, 151 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 266
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1033 (percentile 61)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 22% / 31% / 27% / 20%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 63
- Indigenous students
- 8%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 28 |
| Year 1 | 39 |
| Year 2 | 52 |
| Year 3 | 36 |
| Year 4 | 40 |
| Year 5 | 37 |
| Year 6 | 34 |
| Total | 266 |
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 | 266 | 115 | 151 | - | 1033 | 15.6 |
| 2024 | 275 | 121 | 154 | 89.5 | 1039 | 16.7 |
| 2023 | 280 | 133 | 147 | 88.4 | 1035 | 15.6 |
| 2022 | 266 | 134 | 132 | 86.6 | 1021 | 15.5 |
| 2021 | 259 | 137 | 122 | 90.9 | 1012 | 16.1 |
| 2020 | 262 | 134 | 128 | - | 1006 | 16.1 |
| 2019 | 260 | 128 | 132 | 91.8 | 992 | 16.1 |
| 2018 | 241 | 118 | 123 | 91.6 | 982 | 13.9 |
| 2017 | 209 | 105 | 104 | 92.9 | 973 | 12.7 |
| 2016 | 205 | 107 | 98 | 92.4 | 974 | 12.6 |
| 2015 | 190 | 91 | 99 | 92.5 | 969 | 11.1 |
| 2014 | 176 | 92 | 84 | 93.2 | 956 | 10.2 |
| 2013 | 161 | 83 | 78 | 92.8 | 959 | 10 |
| 2012 | 167 | 85 | 82 | 91.9 | 980 | 10.1 |
| 2011 | 164 | 84 | 80 | 93 | 968 | 9.9 |
| 2010 | 162 | 83 | 79 | - | 962 | 9.9 |
| 2009 | 169 | 84 | 85 | - | 1007 | 10.1 |
| 2008 | 170 | 83 | 87 | - | 1007 | 9.9 |
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.