# Australia Street Infants School

Australia Street Infants School is a NSW government infants school in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Infants School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Preschool to Year 2
- **Enrolments**: 104 (2025)
- **Address**: Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042
- **Phone**: (02) 9557 5377
- **Website**: https://australist-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: australist-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47590
- **Established**: 1889-09-01

## About

Australia Street Infants School is a specialist infants' school located in Newtown, catering to children aged 0 to 8 years. It provides engaging, challenging, and innovative programs through its Lennox House Schools as Community Program, Pre-School, and K to 2 Infants program. The school aims to establish a safe, happy, and stimulating learning environment that fosters cooperation and teamwork among students, families, and staff. Its central purpose is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning. To achieve this, the curriculum is relevant, meaningful, and practical, considering each child's prior knowledge and interests, whilst nurturing creativity and innovation.

The school strongly emphasises the importance of developing significant partnerships with families, encouraging active involvement in school life through meaningful opportunities. This collaboration helps ensure that each child receives the support they need for a successful start during these critical early childhood years.

Australia Street Infants School prides itself on offering personalised attention in a supportive environment, helping children develop self-esteem and a strong self-image. The community vividly embraces diversity, ensuring that all backgrounds are respected and included. With a commitment to high-quality education, the school provides a range of opportunities across various subjects, empowering students to discover their passions and thrive.

## Mission

Excellence in Early Childhood Education

Motto: "Join our nurturing and inclusive school community today!"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 104 |
| 2024 | 92 |
| 2023 | 92 |
| 2022 | 84 |
| 2021 | 98 |
| 2020 | 102 |
| 2019 | 99 |
| 2018 | 111 |
| 2017 | 117 |
| 2016 | 131 |
| 2015 | 129 |
| 2014 | 116 |
| 2013 | 112 |
| 2012 | 116 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2010 | 102 |
| 2009 | 105 |
| 2008 | 108 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47590-australia-street-infants-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.