# Newtown North Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 221 (2025)
- **Address**: Carillon Ave, Newtown NSW 2042
- **Phone**: (02) 9517 1110
- **Website**: https://newtownn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: newtownn-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47592
- **Established**: 1883-01-01

## About

Newtown North Public School is a small, innovative and dynamic inner-city school established in 1883. Located near Sydney University, the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Moore Theological College, it maintains a close connection with the local community, drawing students from the surrounding area. As an Associate School of Sydney University, Newtown North offers its students unique opportunities through established links with the university and wider community. The school focuses on building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy while embracing a rich heritage of academic excellence.

The vibrant community at Newtown North Public School supports an active engagement in visual and performing arts and offers a broad co-curricular program. Some of these programs include values education, ethical inquiry, band, science, public speaking, debating, technology, sport, and tailored curricula for gifted and talented students. The school strives to create a creative and supportive learning environment where every student can achieve their potential while fostering a life-long love of learning.

The school's vision emphasizes core values such as love of learning, creativity and achievement, fairness and respect, inclusiveness and community, and friendship and fun. These values guide the school's policies and practices. The collaborative partnerships with families enhance the educational experience, as parents and community members actively participate in various school activities and fundraising events.

Newtown North Public School utilizes restorative practices to cultivate healthy relationships and maintain a happy, safe, and supportive culture for its students. The school community works together to ensure that every child's educational journey is enriched, encouraging personal and academic growth.

## Mission

Newtown North Public School we hold high expectations for our learning community. We are committed to supporting the learning and wellbeing of all students, and ensure each child is known, valued and cared for. Staff, students, and families work in partnership to create an inclusive, creative, and nurturing environment where learning is purposeful, engaging, and challenging.

Motto: "To grow to help"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 221 |
| 2024 | 240 |
| 2023 | 241 |
| 2022 | 245 |
| 2021 | 247 |
| 2020 | 256 |
| 2019 | 258 |
| 2018 | 278 |
| 2017 | 283 |
| 2016 | 269 |
| 2015 | 265 |
| 2014 | 260 |
| 2013 | 256 |
| 2012 | 261 |
| 2011 | 235 |
| 2010 | 210 |
| 2009 | 224 |
| 2008 | 207 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47592-newtown-north-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.