Small government primary school (45 students, K–6) in Michelago, inner regional NSW.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B+ overall.
Michelago Public School is also known as MPS Michelago.
Michelago Public School draws students from the Michelago PS.
Michelago Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 60/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 990, close to the national average of 1,000. Notably, student growth grades A (Excellent).
Michelago Public School has about 45 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 6 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 were Reading 454, Writing 439, Numeracy 438, Spelling 448, Grammar 454. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Michelago Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 45 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.
Michelago 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. The school has a value score of 50/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Michelago Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 24% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is strong.
Michelago Public School is located in Michelago, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 990 (42nd percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.