# Paxton Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 80 (2025)
- **Address**: 20 Anderson Ave, Paxton NSW 2325
- **Phone**: (02) 4998 1278
- **Website**: https://paxton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: paxton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49296
- **Established**: 1923-05-01

## About

Paxton Public School is situated on expansive grounds in a semi-rural setting, approximately 10km from Cessnock in the Hunter Valley. The school operates with robust support from the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools. The core values of Paxton Public School are encapsulated in its STAR framework: Safety, Teamwork, Achievement, and Respect, which underpin the school's commitment to Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL).

## Vision and Educational Approach
The school's Vision Statement asserts: 'Parents, students and teachers all striving for the best by aiming high'. Paxton Public School is dedicated to fostering 21st Century Learners, emphasising engagement in the learning process. Students are offered opportunities in various fields, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths), robotics, sports, cooking, and the Creative and Performing Arts.

## Unique Learning Programs
Every student at Paxton Public School has an individual education program tailored to support their learning needs. Teachers provide differentiated programs that focus on key areas for learning, ensuring that each child's educational experience is unique and specific to their needs. The school actively engages parents and the wider community in its activities, recognising their vital contributions to the educational journey of both students and teachers.

## Community Collaboration
Additionally, Paxton Public School has established relationships with other small schools in the area, allowing for curriculum collaboration and joint sporting and excursion programs. This collaborative approach enhances the overall educational experience for students, reinforcing the community-oriented framework of the school.

## Mission

We aim for excellence by providing a safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes high expectations and strong connections to community and culture.

Motto: "The Paxton Public School difference."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 80 |
| 2024 | 82 |
| 2023 | 88 |
| 2022 | 79 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2014 | 74 |
| 2013 | 74 |
| 2012 | 78 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2008 | 61 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49296-paxton-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.