# Heaton Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 162 (2025)
- **Address**: Janet St, Jesmond NSW 2299
- **Phone**: (02) 4952 6022
- **Website**: https://heaton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: heaton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46440
- **Established**: 1909-07-01

## About

Heaton Public School is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution located in Jesmond, serving a multicultural community with over 30 nationalities represented. This school promotes the core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment where students can thrive. With an enrolment of approximately 190 students, Heaton Public School encourages a collaborative learning atmosphere among teachers, students, and families, aiming for high achievement across all subject areas, including literacy, numeracy, technology, and the performing arts.

Heaton Public School is not only known for its diverse population, but also for its commitment to providing quality education and tailored learning opportunities for all students. The school's motto, 'Only the Best', reflects its aspiration to high standards in education and the successful development of each child. Heaton Public School is part of the Callaghan Educational Pathways Learning Community, collaborating with other local schools to enhance the learning experience and facilitate smooth transitions for students moving from Year 6 to Year 7 at the nearby Callaghan College Campus.

The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities aimed at fostering students' personal growth and skills, including sports and creative arts, debating, music, and gifted education programs. Heaton Public School's focus on wellbeing and cultural respect ensures that all students, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, feel valued and included in the school community.

## Mission

We nurture and inspire every child to dream big. Excellence in Teaching and Learning high-quality instruction with the right balance of support and challenge to ensure every student achieves their best. A Thriving, Inclusive Community over 30 nationalities celebrated, with a strong focus on belonging, wellbeing, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Opportunities Beyond the Classroom from sport and creative arts to debating, music, and gifted programs, students are encouraged to dream big and shine in their passions.

Motto: "Only the Best!"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 162 |
| 2024 | 180 |
| 2023 | 173 |
| 2022 | 167 |
| 2021 | 170 |
| 2020 | 185 |
| 2019 | 192 |
| 2018 | 193 |
| 2017 | 213 |
| 2016 | 205 |
| 2015 | 178 |
| 2014 | 188 |
| 2013 | 207 |
| 2012 | 194 |
| 2011 | 159 |
| 2010 | 162 |
| 2009 | 170 |
| 2008 | 162 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46440-heaton-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.