# Middle Harbour Public School

Middle Harbour Public School is a NSW government primary school in Mosman, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 423 (2025)
- **Address**: 8 Hale Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
- **Phone**: (02) 9953 6232
- **Website**: https://middleharb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: middleharb-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47688
- **Established**: 1916-07-01

## About

Middle Harbour Public School is an innovative school located in Mosman on the lower North Shore of Sydney, catering to over 620 students. The school successfully collaborates with parents and the broader community to deliver quality education that inspires students to achieve their personal best in academics and personal growth.

## Educational Focus
The school offers a rich and diverse curriculum, emphasising strong foundations in key disciplinary areas, alongside general capabilities that are crucial for success in school and life. Middle Harbour Public School is well-known for its high student achievement, with dedicated teaching staff and a supportive community. Students benefit from specialist programs in creative arts, physical education, gymnastics, and Mandarin.

## Extracurricular Activities
In addition to academic pursuits, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including training for junior and senior bands, string ensembles, choir, dance, public speaking, debating, and chess. There are also opportunities for students to engage in sporting programs like tennis, swimming, and surf school. The school promotes physical activity through initiatives like 'Jump Rope', encouraging students to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

## Positive Learning Environment
Middle Harbour Public School is committed to fostering a caring environment through its Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) and You Can Do It (YCDI) programs, which teach essential life skills and promote positive behaviours. Established in 1916, the school prides itself on its rich history while also focusing on future-ready learning environments with up-to-date technology in classrooms. Parents actively participate in their children's education, which bolsters the school's well-resourced and nurturing atmosphere.

## Mission

We support learning, find potential and develop talent for all our students by putting them at the centre of our quality educational offerings.

Motto: "Respect, Responsibility, Personal Best"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 423 |
| 2024 | 449 |
| 2023 | 481 |
| 2022 | 512 |
| 2021 | 533 |
| 2020 | 571 |
| 2019 | 609 |
| 2018 | 628 |
| 2017 | 642 |
| 2016 | 624 |
| 2015 | 593 |
| 2014 | 563 |
| 2013 | 543 |
| 2012 | 515 |
| 2011 | 506 |
| 2010 | 472 |
| 2009 | 425 |
| 2008 | 384 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47688-middle-harbour-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.