# Charlestown East Public School

Charlestown East Public School is a NSW government primary school in Charlestown, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 319 (2025)
- **Address**: James St, Charlestown NSW 2290
- **Phone**: (02) 4943 5173
- **Website**: https://charlestoe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: charlestoe-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49048
- **Established**: 1959-09-01

## About

Charlestown East Public School is a proud member of the Whitebridge Community of Schools, with an enrolment of 309 students across 12 mainstream classes and 3 multicategorical classes. The school fosters a culture of inclusion and support, working closely with the Aboriginal community, including the Minimbah Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, to ensure the needs of all students, particularly the 15 students of Aboriginal background, are met. Nestled within a tranquil residential neighbourhood, the school’s environment is quiet and safe, featuring expansive grounds that include a vegetable garden, outdoor classroom, and Aboriginal garden.

Dedicated and caring staff collaborate to deliver engaging and differentiated learning experiences tailored to the unique interests and capabilities of each student. Charlestown East Public School encourages academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits through its in-school programs and activities facilitated by the Whitebridge Community of Schools. Students represent the school in various sports such as netball, soccer, touch football, swimming, and in areas including choir and drama.

The school has established strong connections with the wider community, enabling participation in exciting activities like the Charlestown Cup and professional development workshops. Parents and community members play a vital role, advocating for the school and supporting its initiatives through fundraising and partnership activities.

Charlestown East Public School prioritises preparing students for future learning and fostering positive citizenship. Every classroom has access to a wifi network, promoting the use of mobile libraries for learning. The Tree of Values Program underpins the school’s commitment to a caring and inclusive environment, ensuring clear behavioural expectations are set.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Motto: "Inspiring excellence together"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 319 |
| 2024 | 330 |
| 2023 | 331 |
| 2022 | 336 |
| 2021 | 322 |
| 2020 | 311 |
| 2019 | 309 |
| 2018 | 265 |
| 2017 | 245 |
| 2016 | 217 |
| 2015 | 210 |
| 2014 | 204 |
| 2013 | 205 |
| 2012 | 206 |
| 2011 | 224 |
| 2010 | 243 |
| 2009 | 249 |
| 2008 | 250 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49048-charlestown-east-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.