# Mayfield East Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 343 (2025)
- **Address**: 32 Crebert Street, Mayfield East NSW 2304
- **Phone**: (02) 4968 1495
- **Website**: https://mayfielde-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: mayfielde-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49144
- **Established**: 1858-07-01

## About

Mayfield East Public School, established in 1858, serves the local community of Mayfield, which is near the inner city of Newcastle. The school has a rich history and has evolved across three centuries, maintaining strong local support that fosters a sense of belonging and community involvement. At Mayfield East, students are offered a diverse range of learning and cultural experiences with a particular emphasis on creative and performing arts. The school implements innovative literacy and numeracy programs that have shown significant improvements in student learning outcomes. 

The partnership between staff and the community focuses on maximising each student's educational and social outcomes, with attention to nurturing the whole child. Continuous development in literacy, numeracy, resilience, and community involvement has raised expectations and engagement levels across the school. Mayfield East Public School is also a hub within a dynamic learning community that is experiencing substantial changes, notably an influx of younger families which is contributing to a growing student population. 

The school's vibrant and active atmosphere is filled with stimulating activities and extensive support networks, ensuring that every child feels safe, included, and able to reach their full potential. The school aims to prepare students not just academically but also as well-rounded individuals, ready to be confident, creative leaders of tomorrow.

## Mission

Empowering every student to learn, grow, and thrive.

Motto: "We grow and learn together."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 343 |
| 2024 | 323 |
| 2023 | 313 |
| 2022 | 288 |
| 2021 | 283 |
| 2020 | 259 |
| 2019 | 254 |
| 2018 | 265 |
| 2017 | 243 |
| 2016 | 260 |
| 2015 | 270 |
| 2014 | 266 |
| 2013 | 257 |
| 2012 | 241 |
| 2011 | 224 |
| 2010 | 206 |
| 2009 | 208 |
| 2008 | 198 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49144-mayfield-east-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.