# Newcastle East Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 260 (2025)
- **Address**: Tyrrell St, Newcastle NSW 2300
- **Phone**: (02) 4929 2911
- **Website**: https://newcastlee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: newcastlee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49123
- **Established**: 1883-01-01

## About

Newcastle East Public School is located in the heart of Newcastle city and is housed in beautiful heritage-listed Gothic buildings. Established in 1816, it holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously-operating school in Australia, embodying a proud heritage of providing free education to all. The school serves a diverse inner-city community, with a significant number of overseas students attending. To support these students, ESL classes are provided, ensuring that they can integrate effectively into the school environment.

## Educational Excellence

The school boasts academic levels that are well above national averages. It aims to foster and nurture the development of the whole child by catering to their physical, social, emotional, creative, and academic needs. The ethos of Newcastle East Public School can be encapsulated in the phrase, 'We are a country school in the heart of the city.' 

## Parental and Community Involvement

Parental participation is actively encouraged, including engagement in legislative matters of school policy. The strong emphasis on student welfare is complemented by the implementation of streaming for literacy and numeracy, ensuring tailored educational support for all students.

## Extra-Curricular Activities

The school offers a robust extra-curricular program that includes sports, French language classes, musical instrument lessons, creative and performing arts, environmental education, debating, and public speaking. This holistic approach ensures that students not only achieve academic success but also develop important life skills through various activities and shared experiences.

## Mission

At Newcastle East Public School, they are passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring place for every child to grow and thrive. Their dedicated team nurtures curiosity, achievement, and respect, fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Motto: "Small class size, big impact."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 260 |
| 2024 | 241 |
| 2023 | 253 |
| 2022 | 233 |
| 2021 | 255 |
| 2020 | 265 |
| 2019 | 254 |
| 2018 | 239 |
| 2017 | 241 |
| 2016 | 242 |
| 2015 | 239 |
| 2014 | 217 |
| 2013 | 208 |
| 2012 | 210 |
| 2011 | 203 |
| 2010 | 219 |
| 2009 | 204 |
| 2008 | 201 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49123-newcastle-east-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.