# Muswellbrook South Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 439 (2025)
- **Address**: Maitland St, Muswellbrook NSW 2333
- **Phone**: (02) 6543 1896
- **Website**: https://muswellbrs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: muswellbrs-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49327
- **Established**: 1952-01-01

## About

Muswellbrook South Public School is situated in the Hunter Valley and is dedicated to fostering a stimulating and challenging learning environment. The school is known for its strong academic programs and offers excellent facilities equipped with Interactive Whiteboards in every classroom. At Muswellbrook South, the welfare policy and personal development programs ensure a happy and safe atmosphere for students to learn and play. The school is committed to the Positive Behaviours for Learning program, emphasising that to be effective learners, students should be safe, responsible, and respectful.

The sports program at Muswellbrook South builds on a tradition of achievement, providing a physical education curriculum focused on the gradual acquisition of skills. Additionally, the school caters to both gifted and talented students through enrichment programs, while also providing specialised support for students with learning difficulties via three support classes specifically designed for students with disabilities. 

Muswellbrook South is part of the Early Action for Success program, which aims to enhance students' performance by tailoring a specific learning approach based on individual literacy and numeracy assessments from Kindergarten to Year 2. Staff professional development is emphasised alongside rigorous data accountability.

The school celebrates Aboriginal culture and identity, supported by local Elders and the active involvement of the local AECG. The Warrae Wanni program contributes to the school readiness of Aboriginal and targeted students, encouraging parental involvement in education. Strong community ties foster a collaborative environment that respects and values diversity.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision: to ensure everyone in our school community is inspired to improve, feels cared for, is valued, and is supported to find purpose in their lives.

Motto: "Building solid foundations for life."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 439 |
| 2024 | 506 |
| 2023 | 516 |
| 2022 | 505 |
| 2021 | 518 |
| 2020 | 507 |
| 2019 | 558 |
| 2018 | 541 |
| 2017 | 549 |
| 2016 | 506 |
| 2015 | 518 |
| 2014 | 436 |
| 2013 | 389 |
| 2012 | 393 |
| 2011 | 366 |
| 2010 | 405 |
| 2009 | 424 |
| 2008 | 399 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49327-muswellbrook-south-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.