# Mathoura Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 52 (2025)
- **Address**: 18-20 Frome Street, Mathoura NSW 2710
- **Phone**: (03) 5884 3314
- **Website**: https://mathoura-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: mathoura-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50628
- **Established**: 1877-01-01

## About

Mathoura Public School is located in a small rural community in the Southern Riverina, between the townships of Deniliquin and Echuca/Moama. As the only school in Mathoura, which has a population of approximately 700 people, it serves 63 students across three composite classes with four full-time teachers. The school is highly valued by its vibrant learning community and features enthusiastic educators who focus on literacy and numeracy, while providing students opportunities to participate in performing arts and sporting activities.

## Community Engagement
The school has a strong technology infrastructure, allowing students to engage in quality learning programs. It fosters close partnerships with parents and the community, supported by an active Parents and Citizens (P&C) association that seeks to enhance resources and opportunities for all students. With a commitment to student achieving their full potential, Mathoura Public School prides itself on its inclusive environment that encourages respect, responsibility, and resilience.

## Facilities and Innovations
Recent initiatives, such as the Cooler Classrooms project and the LED Lighting Upgrade Program, have enhanced the learning environment through improved facilities. The school is committed to providing a healthy and safe atmosphere conducive to education. Mathoura Public School continuously evaluates and upgrades its infrastructure to meet the needs of its students, ensuring it remains a welcoming place for learning and growth.

## Mission

**We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.**  
**Excellence in Every Classroom**  
Our teachers deliver high quality evidenced-based learning, which is differentiated for each individual student. Through innovative practices and high expectations, all students are challenged and supported to reach their full potential.  
**Connected School Community**  
We foster partnerships with families and the community to support student wellbeing and achievement, creating a collaborative culture where everyone belongs.  
**Respectful, Responsible and Resilient Learners**  
We foster positive behaviour for learning through our PBL framework. Respect, responsibility, and resilience shape school life, empowering students to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Motto: "Believe, Achieve, Succeed"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 52 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2018 | 65 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2013 | 56 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2009 | 63 |
| 2008 | 60 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50628-mathoura-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.