Mount Molloy State School is a proud rural school with a rich history, first established in 1906. After relocating due to flooding, the school was officially opened at its current site in 1976. Today, we continue to honour our strong community roots while preparing our students for a bright and successful future.
Located between Mareeba and Port Douglas, we serve families from the Mount Molloy, Mount Carbine and Julatten communities. Our students transition confidently to Mareeba State High School, Mossman State High School and St Stephens Catholic College..
With approximately 34 students from Prep to Year 6, our school offers a unique small-school advantage. Students learn in two multi-age classes, allowing for highly personalised teaching, strong relationships, and a deep understanding of every learner.
A School Where Every Child is Known and Valued
At Mount Molloy State School, we believe that every student deserves a champion. We are committed to ensuring each child is known, supported and challenged to reach their full academic, social and emotional potential.
Our motto, “Success Follows Effort,” underpins everything we do. We foster a culture of high expectations, where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, show persistence, and strive for continuous improvement.
High-Quality Teaching and Engaging Learning
Our teaching approach is grounded in:
Explicit, evidence-based instruction
Strong foundations in Literacy, Numeracy and Science
Active, hands-on learning experiences
Opportunities for critical and creative thinking
We recognise that students learn in different ways. Our flexible and innovative approach allows learners to engage with content through a variety of methods, including digital technologies, collaborative learning, and real-world applications.
Unique Programs That Bring Learning to Life
Kitchen Garden Program
Each Friday, students participate in our highly valued Kitchen Garden program. Students rotate between gardening and cooking, developing skills in sustainability, healthy living and teamwork. This program is strengthened by the support of our wonderful volunteers and community members.
Pumpin’ Pizza Restaurant
A highlight of our school, this student-led enterprise operates once per semester and is open to the community. Students are involved in:
Business planning and budgeting
Marketing and customer service
Food preparation and hospitality
Financial literacy and problem-solving
This authentic learning experience builds confidence, responsibility and real-world skills.
Strong Values, Strong Culture
Our school community is united by our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) values:
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
Be a Learner
These are complemented by our shared understanding of EFFORT:
Engagement
Flexibility
Fun
Organisation
Resilience
Time Management
We are proud to foster a culture of respect, inclusion and empathy, where diversity is valued and every individual belongs.
A True Community School
Mount Molloy State School is at the heart of our community. We value strong partnerships with families and actively encourage parent and community involvement through:
School events and celebrations
Classroom and program volunteering
Community initiatives and partnerships
We recognise that parents and carers are our most important partners in education, and we work collaboratively to support every child’s success.
Join Our School Community
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family makes.
At Mount Molloy State School, we are honoured by the trust our families place in us.
We are proud to offer a nurturing, high-expectation environment where every child is supported to thrive.
Together, we shine bright.
We warmly invite you to join our school community and be part of an engaging, supportive and rewarding educational journey.
Miss Zarah-Rae Budgen
Teaching Principal
Mount Molloy State School