# Jesmond Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 216 (2025)
- **Address**: Ralph St, Jesmond NSW 2299
- **Phone**: (02) 4957 2605
- **Website**: https://jesmond-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: jesmond-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49117
- **Established**: 1887-03-01

## About

Jesmond Public School fosters a positive, supportive educational environment where staff and students collaborate to ensure that each diverse student can reach their full potential. The school makes optimal use of its excellent facilities by providing a broad spectrum of educational, physical, and cultural opportunities. The recently established school hall serves as a vital community resource and enhances the development of various enrichment programs, including a choir, school band, dance group, and drama classes. Additionally, external groups, such as Korean and Arabic Language Schools, utilise the hall to offer supplementary activities for students and the wider community.

With an inclusive ethos, Jesmond Public School is known for its capacity to cater to individual learning needs, effectively utilising technology, and nurturing emotional and cultural skills through its diverse multicultural community. Many students are children of international postgraduate students from Newcastle University, drawn by the school’s welcoming atmosphere and ability to integrate various learning opportunities, enriching the educational experience for all.

The school's attractive grounds feature a large open playground, heritage buildings, and the modern school hall, creating an outstanding learning environment. Jesmond Public School proudly collaborates with the Callaghan Education Pathways (CEP), encompassing Callaghan College and its partner primary schools. This collaboration focuses on ensuring a seamless continuum of learning and providing innovative educational experiences.

## Mission

Jesmond Public School is an inclusive school community where a commitment to excellence and equity ensure our students grow academically, socially and emotionally.

Motto: "Learn Grow Shine"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 216 |
| 2024 | 208 |
| 2023 | 213 |
| 2022 | 192 |
| 2021 | 189 |
| 2020 | 209 |
| 2019 | 179 |
| 2018 | 196 |
| 2017 | 191 |
| 2016 | 184 |
| 2015 | 170 |
| 2014 | 162 |
| 2013 | 166 |
| 2012 | 169 |
| 2011 | 172 |
| 2010 | 155 |
| 2009 | 200 |
| 2008 | 189 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49117-jesmond-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.