Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School

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About the school

Matraville Soldiers’ Settlement Public School is a vibrant educational institution that has been serving the community since its establishment in 1927. Located near the picturesque beaches of Maroubra and Malabar, the school offers a Preschool to Year Six education, enveloped in a culturally rich environment that celebrates the diversity of its student body. The school is situated on Dharawal Country, paying homage to its Aboriginal heritage and values such as Respect, Responsibility, Learning, and Safety.

Learning Environment

The school provides a comprehensive curriculum aimed at fostering academic excellence and creativity. Students benefit from a wide variety of programs, including music tuition, dance, public speaking, and innovative subjects like coding and film-making. Additionally, the school's commitment to high potential and gifted education (HPGE) ensures that every child's strengths are recognised and nurtured.

Matraville Soldiers’ Settlement Public School is also home to unique features such as an Aboriginal bush tucker trail and a range of sporting facilities, including a playground and basketball court. The school maintains a strong focus on student wellbeing, supported by a dedicated Learning Support Team that tailors support to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of its students.

Community and Inclusion

This public school thrives on strong connections between staff, parents, and the wider community, fostering a spirit of collaboration and continuous improvement. By adopting child-centred approaches, the school inspires curiosity and resilience in its students. It also strives to create a welcoming environment where every student is encouraged to embrace their identity, celebrate diversity, and cultivate the values necessary for contributing positively to society.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
114 (60 girls, 54 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
114
ICSEA What does this mean?
934 (percentile 19)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
44% / 28% / 19% / 9%
Indigenous students
29%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
10.1
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 15
Year 1 13
Year 2 20
Year 3 17
Year 4 19
Year 5 11
Year 6 19
Total 114

Year by year

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

Year Enrolments Girls Boys Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 114 60 54 - 934 10.1
2024 120 65 55 83.7 956 11.2
2023 150 89 61 86.4 962 12.5
2022 172 93 79 84.1 961 12.7
2021 190 97 93 87.9 942 12.7
2020 220 119 101 - 941 14.1
2019 242 128 114 91.3 950 15.1
2018 235 123 112 91.7 936 15.1
2017 228 113 115 92.5 953 15.7
2016 208 102 106 90.9 976 14.2
2015 213 104 109 93.2 971 14.3
2014 220 109 111 94 979 14.2
2013 204 100 104 94.6 964 12.7
2012 200 94 106 94.5 944 13.1
2011 208 95 113 94.2 948 13
2010 204 97 107 - 948 14.4
2009 224 97 127 - 915 14.5
2008 255 111 144 - 915 15

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

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