# Moorland Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 31 (2025)
- **Address**: 15 Church Street, Moorland NSW 2443
- **Phone**: (02) 6556 5151
- **Website**: https://moorland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: moorland-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49638
- **Established**: 1882-08-01

## About

Moorland Public School serves a small rural community located 30 kilometres north of Taree, adjacent to the busy Pacific Highway. Many students at the school have parents or grandparents who have lived in the district for generations. The school is equipped with access to playing fields, tennis courts, and an indoor hall, enhancing the physical education opportunities available to students.

## Educational Focus
The school aims to provide a broad range of educational experiences, with a strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy to ensure the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of all students. Moorland Public School prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment where every child feels safe and supported.

From 2026, the school will also be offering Preschool education, which will provide an engaging and secure setting for preschool children, featuring specially designed learning and play spaces. This initiative underscores the school’s commitment to early childhood education and community support.

## Community and Support
The commitment to personalising learning experiences is a hallmark of Moorland Public School. The staff works closely with families to co-design learning plans tailored to each student's needs. The school celebrates diversity and actively promotes respect and responsibility among its learners, aiming to prepare them as confident, well-rounded individuals ready for future challenges. 

Overall, Moorland Public School embodies a blend of community spirit and educational integrity, ensuring every child is empowered to reach their full potential in a nurturing environment.

## Mission

Opportunities for all in a safe and caring environment.

Motto: "We Are Proud, Safe, Respectful, Responsible Learners."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2015 | 62 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2008 | 52 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49638-moorland-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.