# St Marys Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Preschool to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 258 (2025)
- **Address**: Princess Mary St, St Marys NSW 2760
- **Phone**: (02) 9623 1968
- **Website**: https://stmarys-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: stmarys-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50774
- **Established**: 1861-06-01

## About

St Marys Public School is noted as 'the small friendly school in the heart of St Marys' and is recognised for being caring and supportive. The school's strong community network is valued and it is proud of providing a caring environment for its students. Situated in the commercial centre of St Marys, the school has historical significance as one of the oldest in the district, with a history dating back to 1861. St Marys Public School currently has an enrolment of around 220 students, from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school provides all children with the opportunity to participate in a broad range of activities across all key learning areas, aiming to develop their interests and abilities for success in academic, sporting, cultural, and performing arts areas. 

## Values and Approach
St Marys Public School strives to provide a rich and challenging education that supports all students, encompassing the values of Public Education and its three core rules: safe and sensible, being respectful, and excellent learners. 

## Facilities
The school boasts before and after school care services, as well as a government preschool operating within its grounds. Its commitment to infrastructure is evident through initiatives such as the Cooler Classrooms project, which provides healthier learning environments. 

With comprehensive support structures in place, including learning and wellbeing support teams, St Marys Public School is dedicated to ensuring that every child feels safe, included, and empowered to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Where every child is excited to learn and grow every day."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 258 |
| 2024 | 270 |
| 2023 | 259 |
| 2022 | 251 |
| 2021 | 258 |
| 2020 | 292 |
| 2019 | 285 |
| 2018 | 262 |
| 2017 | 290 |
| 2016 | 262 |
| 2015 | 249 |
| 2014 | 236 |
| 2013 | 223 |
| 2012 | 203 |
| 2011 | 213 |
| 2010 | 213 |
| 2009 | 217 |
| 2008 | 200 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50774-st-marys-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.