Mount Hunter Public School is a government primary in Camden's semi-rural setting, surrounded by parkland.
Mount Hunter Public School is a government primary in Camden's semi-rural setting, surrounded by parkland. The school runs a structured, traditional approach with a strong pastoral focus that builds a tight-knit community feel. It offers an Inspire program for gifted and high-potential learners, and has dedicated support teams for students needing additional help with learning. Families here value a settled, community-oriented environment where their child is known and supported.
Mount Hunter Public School is also known as MHPS and MHPS Camden.
Mount Hunter Public School draws students from the Mt Hunter PS.
Mount Hunter Public School has about 32 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 5 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 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 415, Writing 403, Numeracy 391, Spelling 429 and Grammar 434. Students at Mount Hunter Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Mount Hunter Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 32 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.
Mount Hunter 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.
Mount Hunter Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 27% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is good.
Mount Hunter Public School is located in Camden, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1054 (70th 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.