Government primary school in Osterley, NSW with 38 students across K–6.
Mount Kanwary Public School is also known as MKPS and MKPS Osterley.
Mount Kanwary Public School draws students from the Mt Kanwary PS.
Mount Kanwary Public School has about 38 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 343, Writing 365, Spelling 418 and Grammar 382. Students at Mount Kanwary Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Mount Kanwary Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 38 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 Kanwary 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 Kanwary Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. This is around 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 84%, which is below average.
Mount Kanwary Public School is located in Osterley, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 888 (9th 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.