Located four kilometres from the Wollongong CBD, Mount Ousley Public School has a student enrolment of 213 comprised of 1% Aboriginal students and 30% of students from language backgrounds other than English. The school is an Apple Distinguished School where students use Apple devices to collaborate, create, share, reflect and connect. A committed staff sets high expectations for student achievement through authentic project based learning. Student learning is creative, innovative, collaborative, inclusive and embedded through a real world context. Extra-curricular opportunities include debating, creative and performing arts, Tournament of Minds (TOM), environmental initiatives and representative sports. Meaningful partnerships with family members and community groups have been established and the school community plays an active role in the education of their children. The school is well resourced with large open grass playground areas, play equipment and flexible indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Positive student behaviour is achieved through the values of trust, respect, empathy and responsibility.
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