About the school
Mount St Thomas Public School was established in 1952 and is located in the peaceful, leafy suburb of Wollongong on the south coast of New South Wales. The school boasts a collaborative culture that fosters educational aspiration, empowering every student to reach their potential and become engaged learners and active global citizens. Personalised learning is a hallmark of the school, aimed at developing individual talents, interests, and abilities within a positive and respectful learning environment.
Learning and Wellbeing
Mount St Thomas Public School is dedicated to the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical wellbeing of its students. The emphasis on high achievement sets a dynamic culture of teaching and learning, ensuring that every student feels known, valued, and cared for. Enrichment opportunities and specialist programs further engage students, promoting respectful relationships among staff, students, and parents.
Community Engagement
The school has fostered exceptional partnerships with the community, featuring a highly committed staff working alongside families to design support plans tailored to meet individual student needs. By prioritising a culture of safety and inclusiveness from their first day, students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The school’s ethos aligns with its motto: "Facing the Future Together," exemplifying a collective commitment to education and community involvement.
Mission
At Mount St Thomas Public School, we are dedicated to nurturing each student’s unique talents, interests, and abilities within an inclusive and respectful learning environment. Through personalised, high-quality learning experiences, we help students achieve and exceed their learning goals.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mount St Thomas Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Lindsay Park Public School 1.1 km
- B Figtree High School 1.4 km
- C Wollongong West Public School 1.4 km
- D Figtree Heights Public School 1.5 km
- E Figtree Public School 1.5 km
- F Coniston Public School 1.6 km
- G Illawarra Hospital School 1.9 km
- H Gwynneville Public School 2.3 km
- I Nareena Hills Public School 2.4 km
- J Keiraville Public School 2.6 km
- K Wollongong Public School 2.9 km
- L Smiths Hill High School 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 354 (175 girls, 179 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 354
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1070 (percentile 76)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 12% / 27% / 30% / 31%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 57
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 18%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Year 1 | 58 |
| Year 2 | 68 |
| Year 3 | 46 |
| Year 4 | 51 |
| Year 5 | 34 |
| Year 6 | 44 |
| Total | 354 |
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 | 354 | 175 | 179 | - | 1070 | 19.1 |
| 2024 | 350 | 167 | 183 | 92.5 | 1066 | 19.1 |
| 2023 | 338 | 157 | 181 | 91.8 | 1070 | 19 |
| 2022 | 329 | 158 | 171 | 89 | 1064 | 17.3 |
| 2021 | 319 | 158 | 161 | 92.5 | 1058 | 17.3 |
| 2020 | 321 | 161 | 160 | - | 1057 | 17.3 |
| 2019 | 344 | 172 | 172 | 94.1 | 1060 | 18.5 |
| 2018 | 349 | 175 | 174 | 94.4 | 1066 | 18.2 |
| 2017 | 335 | 161 | 174 | 95 | 1058 | 17.7 |
| 2016 | 325 | 165 | 160 | 94.6 | 1072 | 16.6 |
| 2015 | 317 | 158 | 159 | 94.9 | 1072 | 16.4 |
| 2014 | 313 | 148 | 165 | 94.9 | 1079 | 16.5 |
| 2013 | 324 | 157 | 167 | 94.7 | 1070 | 16.5 |
| 2012 | 310 | 157 | 153 | 94.8 | 1088 | 16.2 |
| 2011 | 317 | 155 | 162 | 95.5 | 1087 | 16.1 |
| 2010 | 305 | 154 | 151 | - | 1090 | 14.9 |
| 2009 | 311 | 155 | 156 | - | 1078 | 16.3 |
| 2008 | 300 | 145 | 155 | - | 1078 | 15.1 |
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.