Why choose us?
Menai Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Coed Primary School in Menai. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.
Our vision: Together We Learn and Grow.
At Menai Public School the school culture is strongly focused on learning, the building of educational aspiration and ongoing performance improvement throughout the school community. We take immense pride in our school motto, Together We Learn and Grow, and value its place at the heart of everything we do. The whole school community demonstrates aspirational expectations of learning progress and achievement for all students and is committed to the pursuit of excellence. Menai Public School is recognised as a leader for its impact on learning progress, its effective practices and continuous improvement embedded in a culture of high expectations and active support of improvement in other school
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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 subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.
Easy to access
Located in Menai, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.
"Mr. Hunt is an excellent teacher. He manages his students with great control while keeping a wonderful sense of humor, fun, and enthusiasm for learning. I’m so glad and grateful that my daughter had the opportunity to learn under his guidance." — a parent of Menai Public School
What we can offer your child
Student success
Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.
- participation in a range of competitions
- success in life beyond school
- active community members
- growth through high potential and gifted education
- striving for personal improvement.
A world of opportunities
We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
Menai Public School offers:
- Nestled in a tranquil bushland setting with abundant green space, including a state-of-the-art Adventure Park, Kindness Garden, sports fields, courts, and a large shaded COLA.
- Students enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular programs such as coding, sport (PSSA), choir, dance, public speaking, leadership, Eco Heroes, and digital learning.
- High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) is offered across all four domains, enriching learning experiences and providing challenges for students.
- Technology is seamlessly integrated across the curriculum, preparing students to be creative, confident, future-focused learners.
- excursions
- incursions
- extra-curricular activities
- a wide variety of subjects.
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.
- Transition programs for Kindergarten and high school, including preschool visits, school events, orientation days, subject tasters, and HPGE opportunities.
- Targeted literacy, numeracy, and wellbeing programs such as Open Parachute, Lunch Bunch, CARES Club, Peer Support, Buddies, and Quiet Play.
- Individualised learning plans and mentor teachers help students succeed, thrive, and be engaged with confidence and resilience.
- CARES values — Cooperate, Achieve, Respect, Encourage, Safe — create a calm, respectful school culture where every child is safe, supported, and ready to learn.
- student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
- teaching and learning adjustments
- extension activities for students who need extra challenge
- wellbeing and counselling support.
A welcoming community
Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.
- Students come from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, creating a rich and inclusive school environment that celebrates diversity.
- Building cultural understanding and appreciation through authentic First Nations programs and meaningful partnerships.
- Part of a strong Community of Schools, working collaboratively to provide shared learning experiences and community-wide events.
- An inclusive and supportive school where every student is known, valued, and cared for, with learning tailored to help them succeed, thrive, and be fully engaged as confident, respectful global citizens.
- supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- celebrating Harmony Day
- incorporating culturally inclusive school events
- ensuring cultural safety for all students.
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.