# Newtown Public School

Newtown 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**: 272 (2025)
- **Address**: 1 Norfolk St, Newtown NSW 2042
- **Phone**: (02) 9557 4862
- **Website**: https://newtown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: newtown-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47593
- **Established**: 1863-01-01

## About

Newtown Public School is an inner-city school located in a vibrant area of Newtown, boasting open, leafy grounds that provide a welcoming environment for its diverse student population. The school has been delivering quality education for over 148 years, emphasising literacy and numeracy while also focusing on performing arts, science, the environment, and physical education. Newtown Public School fosters an inclusive atmosphere that values respectful relationships and maintains a strong partnership with its parents. 

## Educational Commitment  
The school is dedicated to academic excellence and inspiring students to reach their full potential in a safe and supportive environment. Newtown Public School offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to empower students from various backgrounds, ensuring each child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their very first day. The faculty works closely with families to design learning plans that cater to individual needs, fostering both academic and personal growth. 

## Community Engagement  
In addition to its educational offerings, Newtown Public School thrives on community engagement. The school promotes mutual respect and inclusivity, creating a culture where every student can thrive. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate actively in the school community, reinforcing the idea that Newtown Public School is not just an educational institution, but a hub for local collaboration and support.

## Mission

Together we grow. We are a school that proudly serves our Newtown community. We offer a high-quality, comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

Motto: "Together"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 272 |
| 2024 | 302 |
| 2023 | 312 |
| 2022 | 366 |
| 2021 | 391 |
| 2020 | 401 |
| 2019 | 417 |
| 2018 | 407 |
| 2017 | 392 |
| 2016 | 403 |
| 2015 | 366 |
| 2014 | 341 |
| 2013 | 333 |
| 2012 | 298 |
| 2011 | 279 |
| 2010 | 280 |
| 2009 | 244 |
| 2008 | 249 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47593-newtown-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.