Very small government primary school in Central Mangrove, NSW, serving K–6 with 23 students.
Central Mangrove Public School is also known as CMPS and CMPS Central Mangrove.
Central Mangrove Public School draws students from the Central Mangrove PS.
Central Mangrove Public School has about 23 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 3 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2019. Year 3 students averaged Reading 414, Writing 411, Numeracy 397, Spelling 419 and Grammar 419. Year 5 students averaged Reading 414, Writing 404, Numeracy 419, Spelling 406 and Grammar 382. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Central Mangrove Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Central Mangrove Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 23 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Central Mangrove Public School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Central Mangrove Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 38% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is below average.
Central Mangrove Public School is located in Central Mangrove, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 886 (8th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.