About the school
Mount Pritchard Public School is a vibrant educational community located in the south west of Sydney, within the Fairfield Network of Schools. The school boasts modern facilities, including a well-equipped library, a hall, a technology and film-making room, and newly refurbished classrooms, all fitted with electronic smartboards. Its spacious grounds of over 3 hectares feature modern play surfaces, outdoor play equipment, and musical instruments, providing an engaging environment for students.
Staffed by a dedicated team, Mount Pritchard Public School fosters a safe and stimulating learning atmosphere. The curriculum is designed to cater to individual talents and needs, with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social skills, ensuring that students develop as lifelong learners. The school values inclusivity, promotes students' rights, and encourages social harmony among its diverse student body, representing various cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
The school's commitment to quality education extends beyond the classroom, encompassing a range of extracurricular activities and wellbeing initiatives to support personal development. Programs are in place to cater to gifted students and those requiring additional learning support, ensuring that all students receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Mount Pritchard Public School is currently expanding its facilities with the introduction of a new public preschool, scheduled for completion in 2027. This will further enrich the school community, ensuring continued growth and opportunities for future generations. Overall, the school is dedicated to creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child is empowered to learn, grow, and succeed.
Mission
Mount Pritchard Public School Mission: We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds. We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mount Pritchard Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bonnyrigg High School 831 m
- B Les Powell School 1.2 km
- C Mount Pritchard East Public School 1.3 km
- D Heckenberg Public School 1.3 km
- E St Johns Park Public School 1.4 km
- F Harrington Street Public School 1.5 km
- G Bonnyrigg Public School 1.7 km
- H Ashcroft Public School 1.8 km
- I Sadleir Public School 2.0 km
- J Cabramatta West Public School 2.1 km
- K Busby Public School 2.2 km
- L Marsden Road Public School 2.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 368 (179 girls, 189 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 368
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 951 (percentile 25)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 53% / 29% / 14% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 150
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 77%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 27
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 56 |
| Year 1 | 62 |
| Year 2 | 57 |
| Year 3 | 53 |
| Year 4 | 53 |
| Year 5 | 48 |
| Year 6 | 39 |
| Total | 368 |
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 | 368 | 179 | 189 | - | 951 | 27 |
| 2024 | 343 | 159 | 184 | 90.3 | 957 | 24.9 |
| 2023 | 317 | 167 | 150 | 90.4 | 966 | 21.7 |
| 2022 | 322 | 162 | 160 | 87.7 | 947 | 22 |
| 2021 | 340 | 166 | 174 | 93.1 | 949 | 22.7 |
| 2020 | 379 | 179 | 200 | - | 946 | 24.1 |
| 2019 | 361 | 170 | 191 | 91.9 | 945 | 23.3 |
| 2018 | 376 | 181 | 195 | 92.7 | 939 | 24.1 |
| 2017 | 387 | 194 | 193 | 94.5 | 938 | 24.9 |
| 2016 | 397 | 180 | 217 | 93.1 | 942 | 24.1 |
| 2015 | 383 | 173 | 210 | 93.7 | 946 | 22 |
| 2014 | 395 | 192 | 203 | 94.7 | 937 | 23.5 |
| 2013 | 422 | 195 | 227 | 93.6 | 953 | 25 |
| 2012 | 433 | 210 | 223 | 94.4 | 963 | 25.1 |
| 2011 | 416 | 195 | 221 | 94.5 | 963 | 22.9 |
| 2010 | 427 | 194 | 233 | - | 964 | 23.7 |
| 2009 | 424 | 194 | 230 | - | 952 | 24.1 |
| 2008 | 441 | 204 | 237 | - | 952 | 24.9 |
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.