# Mary Brooksbank School

Mary Brooksbank School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Rosemeadow, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 123 (2025)
- **Address**: Anthony & Cleopatra Drives, Rosemeadow NSW 2560
- **Phone**: (02) 4628 4555
- **Website**: https://marybrooks-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: marybrooks-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56213
- **Established**: 1986-01-01

## About

Mary Brooksbank School (MBS) offers educational programs for students with special needs from Kindergarten through to Year 12. The school is part of a network of services provided by the NSW Department of Education and is located in Rosemeadow, serving students with moderate, severe, or profound intellectual disabilities.

## Educational Approach
All students attend MBS following an access request process and recommendations from a regional panel. The school provides a quality curriculum that accommodates and adjusts to individual needs. Students work towards the Record of School Achievement (ROSA) and Higher School Certificate (HSC) using K – 12 curriculums, ensuring personalised learning experiences.

## Dedicated Staff and Facilities
MBS is staffed by highly qualified, university-educated teachers who specialise in supporting complex learning needs. Each class is supported by a School Learning Support Officer (SLSO). The school's facilities, including a heated hydrotherapy pool and sensory room, are designed specifically for students with disabilities, promoting learning and engagement.

## Community and Support
The MBS Parents and Citizens Association plays a vital role in fostering a strong community connection, advocating for public education and enhancing student learning experiences. The school culture is built on high expectations and partnerships with families and external organisations, aiming to empower every student to become creative, confident, and accomplished individuals. The school's motto, "Independence and Acceptance," reflects its commitment to supporting students in achieving their goals.

## Mission

At Mary Brooksbank School we are committed to Growing futures together. We provide our students with high quality, personalised and interest-based learning opportunities which further develops their ability to communicate, self-regulate and engage with the community beyond the boundaries of the school. We believe that: high aspirations and expectations are essential for our students success. inclusion reduces barriers to social participation. creating partnerships increases student participation in school and community life.

Motto: "Independence and Acceptance"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 123 |
| 2024 | 114 |
| 2023 | 107 |
| 2022 | 110 |
| 2021 | 108 |
| 2020 | 102 |
| 2019 | 82 |
| 2018 | 84 |
| 2017 | 85 |
| 2016 | 86 |
| 2015 | 83 |
| 2014 | 82 |
| 2013 | 71 |
| 2012 | 65 |
| 2011 | 69 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2009 | 69 |
| 2008 | 55 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56213-mary-brooksbank-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.