Small rural government primary school (33 students, K–6) in Medlow, outer regional NSW.
Medlow Public School is also known as MPS Medlow.
Medlow Public School draws students from the Medlow PS.
Medlow Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 33 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.
Medlow 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.
Medlow Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Medlow Public School is located in Medlow, NSW, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 978 (37th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.