The best education money can’t buy
01 Sep 2025
For 175 years, NSW public schools have been providing world-class education, shaping students into leaders, innovators and community builders.
For 175 years, NSW public schools have given children the best start in life, preparing them to succeed and contribute to stronger communities. From Olympic athletes and award-winning artists to High Court judges and scientists, our alumni make their mark on both local and global stages.
So, what makes public schools such a great choice?
Our schools provide a tuition-free education that lays the foundation for lifelong learning. Students consistently achieve above the national average in NAPLAN, and in 2024 almost 50 students earned top places in their HSC subjects. More than 90% of graduates go on to further education, training or employment.
Expert teaching
Behind every student’s success are dedicated teachers and staff – more than 140,000 across the state – who inspire and support learning every day. Students also enjoy a wealth of opportunities, from STEM and vocational training to sport, dance, drama, music, debating and cultural exchange programs.
Diversity and inclusion
Public schools are proud of their diversity, with more than one in three students speaking a language other than English at home. We are also deeply committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, celebrating culture and strengthening connections with community.
Every child, every opportunity
Most importantly, every child is supported to reach their potential. Whether through gifted education, specialist learning programs, wellbeing support or career guidance, public schools help students thrive at every stage.
Record investment in every student’s future
The NSW Government is also investing record funding in public education, ensuring every student has access to the very best teachers, resources and learning environments.
Choose Mortlake Public School
If you’re looking for a school that combines high-quality education with a proven track record of academic, sporting and cultural excellence, choose your local public school. Choose Mortlake Public School.
At Mortlake Public School, we take pride in our strong reputation for academic excellence, well-rounded student achievement, and a long-standing tradition of success.
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Our explicit teaching approach
At Mortlake Public School, our teaching practices are grounded in research about how children learn best.
We foster a growth mindset and strive for excellence - reflected in our strong NAPLAN results. See how Mortlake compares to other schools at myschool.edu.au.
At Mortlake Public School, we believe every child has unique strengths, whether creative, intellectual, physical or social-emotional. Our High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) program is designed to identify those talents and help students reach new heights through enrichment, extension and accelerated learning.
Student opportunities and activities
At Mortlake Public School, we offer a variety of programs in the classroom and across the school to help students build new skills, make friends and explore new interests.
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At Mortlake Public School, we take pride in celebrating our students' achievements both in and out of the classroom.