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Mount Ousley Public School

1959 establishments in AustraliaBuildings and structures in WollongongEducational institutions established in 1959Public primary schools in New South Wales

Mount Ousley Public School is a Kindergarten to grade six primary school, located in Fairy Meadow, New South Wales. The school was established in 1959, commonly known as 'MOPS'. In 2022, there were eight classes with 175 students in total, and 30 staff. The school is a secular government school primarily funded by NSW Department of Education and Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C).

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Mount Ousley Public School
McGrath Street, Wollongong City Council Fairy Meadow

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Mount Ousley Public School

McGrath Street 31
2519 Wollongong City Council, Fairy Meadow
New South Wales, Australia
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mops.nsw.edu.au

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