# Mount Kanwary Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 38 (2025)
- **Address**: 753 Hinton Rd, Osterley NSW 2324
- **Phone**: (02) 4987 2596
- **Website**: https://mtkanwary-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: mtkanwary-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49200
- **Established**: 1927-01-01

## About

Mount Kanwary Public School is a small, rural school located in the Lower Hunter Valley, just outside Maitland. The school aims to create an environment of friendship, care, support, and challenge, encouraging pupils to work towards achieving their potential as self-directed, independent learners. Values education is emphasised, as reflected in the school's motto 'Unity and Loyalty'. 

## Educational Environment
Mount Kanwary Public School prides itself on welcoming students from all backgrounds and ensuring they feel safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day. The school offers a wide range of subjects and opportunities, empowering students to learn, develop skills, and explore their passions. Its small size allows for strong relationships and high expectations, ensuring that every student is known, valued, and cared for. 

## Support and Inclusion
Teachers and learning support teams collaborate with families to co-design learning plans, meeting the unique needs of each student. The school's commitment to excellence is evident in its dedicated teachers who use high-quality explicit teaching methods to build students' foundational skills. Learning experiences are tailored to support high-potential and gifted learners, challenging them to achieve their full potential. 

The core values of Mount Kanwary Public School—respect, connect, and strive—guide its approaches to education and community interaction. In partnership with families and the local community, the school aspires to develop responsible and respectful citizens, motivating students to embrace future opportunities.

## Mission

Mount Kanwary Public School strives for excellence by creating an inclusive and innovative learning environment that extends individual potential within a nurturing small school setting.

Motto: "Unity and Loyalty"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2008 | 48 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49200-mount-kanwary-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.