Small government primary (K–6), 36 students, in outer regional Murrurundi, NSW.
Murrurundi Public School is also known as MPS Murrurundi.
Murrurundi Public School draws students from the Murrurundi PS.
Murrurundi Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 36 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.
Murrurundi 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.
Murrurundi Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 29% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Murrurundi Public School is located in Murrurundi, NSW, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 893 (9th 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.