Small government primary school in Mulwala, NSW, serving Kindergarten to Year 6 with 48 enrolments.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Mulwala Public School is also known as MPS Mulwala.
Mulwala Public School draws students from the Mulwala PS.
Mulwala Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 35.7/100, rated "Below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C+ (Below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 967 (32nd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Mulwala Public School has about 48 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 7 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 350, Writing 349, Numeracy 389, Spelling 351 and Grammar 379. Students at Mulwala Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Mulwala Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 48 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.
Mulwala 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 grades C+ (Below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Mulwala Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. 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 89%, which is good.
Mulwala Public School is located in Mulwala, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 967 (32nd 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.