# Mount Colah Public School

Mount Colah Public School is a NSW government primary school in Mount Colah, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 442 (2025)
- **Address**: Telopea St, Mount Colah NSW 2079
- **Phone**: (02) 9477 3627
- **Website**: https://mtcolah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: mtcolah-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47674
- **Established**: 1952-09-01

## About

Mount Colah Public School is an energetic primary school dedicated to fostering a love of learning, celebrating individual successes, and instilling strong values and community pride in its students. Situated in a leafy suburb, the school promotes an inclusive environment where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive. With a highly-trained professional staff, a committed parent body, and diligent students, the school provides a curriculum designed to challenge and extend learning opportunities across various subjects.

## Academic Excellence and Curriculum
The school's academic focus is coupled with a wide range of cultural, sporting, and social activities. Mount Colah offers an extensive music tuition program, which includes participation in Concert and Waratah bands, enhancing students' artistic skills. Sporting opportunities are abundant through programs such as P.S.S.A, allowing students to represent the school in swimming, athletics, soccer, netball, and more. The emphasis on academic excellence is reflected in the school's strong performance in national standardised testing.

## Technology and Facilities
Equipped with the latest computer technology, Mount Colah ensures that each child has access to a computer, fostering essential digital skills for lifelong learning. Classrooms are fitted with interactive whiteboards, enhancing interactive learning experiences. The school also prioritises pastoral care through its Positive Behaviour Engaging Learners (PBEL) framework, which supports students in their behavioural and academic endeavors.

## Community Engagement
Mount Colah Public School values parental involvement and encourages parents to actively participate in various aspects of school life, fostering a strong partnership in education. The collaborative approach ensures that students benefit from a supportive, safe, and engaging learning environment, ultimately guiding them toward personal growth and resilience.

## Mission

By embracing the core principles of children first, high expectations across all domains, a community of trust and social and emotional well-being, Mount Colah Public School aims to strengthen our school community, uphold excellence in education, and ensure every student flourishes in a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

Motto: "Transforming lives through learning."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 442 |
| 2024 | 459 |
| 2023 | 471 |
| 2022 | 473 |
| 2021 | 448 |
| 2020 | 452 |
| 2019 | 467 |
| 2018 | 464 |
| 2017 | 445 |
| 2016 | 449 |
| 2015 | 428 |
| 2014 | 419 |
| 2013 | 400 |
| 2012 | 390 |
| 2011 | 369 |
| 2010 | 368 |
| 2009 | 355 |
| 2008 | 380 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47674-mount-colah-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.