Mary's Mount Primary School is a Catholic school which was established in 1921 and is located in Gooseberry Hill. Mary's Mount Primary School was originally opened as a Boy's College and Boarding School. It was run by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition. During 1971 the school became co-educational double stream school. At present the school is single stream catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Enrolment is about 260 students with a staff of twenty. The school also offers a pre kindergarten program as a service for the community. The school acknowledges and values the strong sense of community of Mary's Mount. There is a wide curriculum and co-curricula program with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy. Mary's Mount Primary School is a Christian faith-based community pursuing the ideals of truth, trust and Gospel values within the framework of the Catholic ethos. Each child is encouraged to develop, as an active member of society, spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically, respecting the dignity and rights of self and others. The Parents and Friends Association has also been integral in creating a positive and community atmosphere within the school.