Why choose us?
Mount Brown Public School is a high achieving, award winning primary school in Dapto, NSW. Catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, we offer a wide range of learning and extra-curricular programs where every child can flourish.
We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.
Our vision:
Mount Brown Public School is committed to nurturing independent, resilient learners to successfully acquire skills that meet the demands of a complex and dynamic world. A strong emphasis on wellbeing and leadership across the school reflects our commitment to ensure all students and families belong while maintaining an ideal learning culture where students achieve excellence.
Contact us to find how the team at Mount Brown Public can support your child. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!
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Why families choose us
A strong start
We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.
Support for every family
Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.
High quality education
We offer our students a wide range of learning opportunities and extra-curricular events. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.
Easy to access
Located in Dapto, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.
"We love being a part of Mount Brown Public School. There is a strong focus on ensuring every child belongs and is supported in their learning. We cannot recommend it more highly." - T. Williams, Parent, Mount Brown Public School
What we can offer your child
Student success
Our school provides a high-quality educational experience that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ academic success, as well as their achievements in a wide range of extra-curricular events.
Our students' success reflect our strong learning culture, dedicated staff and supportive community.
- Actively participating in a wide range of academic, sporting and creative pursuits
- Demonstrating confidence, resilience and readiness for life beyond primary school
- Contributing positively as engaged and responsible members of the community
- Setting goals and striving for continuous personal growth and improvement.
A world of opportunities
Our school receives widespread acclaim for success in the Arts, and we encourage students to explore their talents through one of our many programs and initiatives.
Our highly anticipated Wakakirri performance is an annual highlight, as is Southern Stars for our Aboriginal dance troupe. Our school concert band and beginner band meet weekly and perform at a number of important events throughout the year, as does our school choir. Our celebration of the arts culminates at the end of the year during our annual Performing Arts Showcase where our Wakakirri group, band, choir and Aboriginal dance troupe come together for one amazing night.
Our students also excel in STEM challenges such as Tournament of Minds, and inter-school initiatives such as Public Speaking and debating challenges. Students have opportunities to excel on the sporting field with quality sporting programs in place help students foster a love for a healthy lifestyle.
- A broad and balanced curriculum with a focus on literacy and numeracy
- Outstanding opportunities to excel in the Arts through dance, drama music, visual arts and choir
- STEM programs and interschool initiatives such as Tournament of Minds, public speaking, spelling bee, Premier Reading and Premier Spelling challenge
- Fantastic transition programs including Learning Bee, our extensive transition to Kindergarten program, whole school transition between years and transition to high school programs.
Tailored learning support
We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.
- Quality learning programs and with accommodations and adjustments to ensure students achieve success at their own pace
- student learning support officers (SLSO) to support learning and wellbeing in classrooms and the playground
- extension activities that challenge and extend high-potential learners
- Wellbeing and counselling support to help students feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
A welcoming community
Our school family is welcoming and inclusive. We celebrate diversity and promote equity, with a strong commitment to Aboriginal education that honours the cultures, histories of First Nations peoples. Your child will gain confidence in an environment that nurtures their unique strengths and encourages pride in who they are. Our school receives strong support from parents and the wider community, who help us shape the leaders of tomorrow.
- working closely with parents and families to ensure students are connected and thriving at school
- fostering connections with Aboriginal families and providing opportunities for Aboriginal students to connect with Country and culture.
- incorporating culturally inclusive school events and supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- celebrating the success of our students with parents and families.
Stories and highlights
Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.
Policies and reports
Discover our local school policies, reports and plans.