# Newling Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 165 (2025)
- **Address**: 80 Chapel St, Armidale NSW 2350
- **Phone**: (02) 6772 1488
- **Website**: https://newling-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: newling-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48750
- **Established**: 1974-01-01

## About

Newling Public School is located in Armidale, northern NSW, and fosters a positive, caring atmosphere that encourages active participation from students and parents alike. The experienced staff are committed to the growth and development of the whole school community, functioning efficiently as a team. The school is known for its exceptional recent NAPLAN results in Numeracy, Grammar, Punctuation, and Reading, reflecting the quality teaching and effective use of resources available to students.

## Facilities and Technology
Unique features of Newling include modern classrooms equipped with the latest technology, including wireless computers and display technology. The new Collaborative Learning Centre enhances access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), further enriching the learning environment. Extensive intervention and individualised programs are in place, ensuring that students are supported to reach their academic potential, with team teaching practices implemented in every class.

## Extracurricular Success
Newling Public School has a strong tradition of sporting achievement, with alumni such as Cadell Evans and Dean Widders. Current students regularly represent the school at the state level in various sports. The school also excels in the Creative and Performing Arts, with many students actively participating in exhibitions and presentations.

The commitment to core Australian values empowers Newling to provide an educational framework that nurtures confident future citizens capable of positively influencing their community.

## Mission

At our school, we envision a community where every student is a committed, resilient, and empathetic worker—driven by hard work and kindness to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Motto: "Work Hard, Be Kind, Make a Difference"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 165 |
| 2024 | 168 |
| 2023 | 165 |
| 2022 | 138 |
| 2021 | 128 |
| 2020 | 112 |
| 2019 | 83 |
| 2018 | 85 |
| 2017 | 96 |
| 2016 | 93 |
| 2015 | 84 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2012 | 88 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2010 | 121 |
| 2009 | 146 |
| 2008 | 158 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48750-newling-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.