# Waratah Public School

Waratah Public School is a NSW government primary school in Waratah, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Preschool to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 351 (2025)
- **Address**: Lambton Rd, Waratah NSW 2298
- **Phone**: (02) 4960 1836
- **Website**: https://waratah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: waratah-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 44644
- **Established**: 1864-01-01

## About

Waratah Public School is a large inner-city Newcastle school proudly serving the Waratah/Mayfield community. With a long and distinguished history, the school is dedicated to providing students with quality education in a safe, happy, and positive environment. It boasts a committed and passionate staff who foster a learning atmosphere where equity and diversity are celebrated. The school caters to 334 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, along with 80 preschool students, including a significant representation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and students with English as an Additional Language or Dialect.

## Programs and Support
Waratah Public School offers 14 mainstream classes as well as an Early Intervention class for preschool students and a multi-categorical class. Additionally, the school is supported by Learning and Support Teachers and specialists including a Reading Recovery teacher and an English as a Second Language teacher. The school believes in the philosophy of "Be the Best That You Can Be," which guides its educational practices and community culture.

The school’s partnership with the Callaghan Education Pathways group of schools reinforces its commitment to academic and social development, providing a strong foundation for its students through collaboration with families and the local community. Waratah Public School is known for its inclusive environment where every child feels valued and is supported to thrive. Its strong educational framework prepares students to become confident, creative, and critical thinkers who are ready for future challenges.

## Mission

Waratah Public School helps every student to learn, grow and succeed in a caring and inclusive environment with a focus on high-quality education and student wellbeing.

Motto: "Be the Best That You Can Be"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 351 |
| 2024 | 355 |
| 2023 | 333 |
| 2022 | 340 |
| 2021 | 337 |
| 2020 | 338 |
| 2019 | 348 |
| 2018 | 354 |
| 2017 | 339 |
| 2016 | 334 |
| 2015 | 313 |
| 2014 | 309 |
| 2013 | 336 |
| 2012 | 361 |
| 2011 | 387 |
| 2010 | 402 |
| 2009 | 438 |
| 2008 | 455 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/44644-waratah-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.