# North East Public School of Distance Education

North East Public School of Distance Education is a NSW government primary school in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 45 (2025)
- **Address**: School St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
- **Phone**: (02) 6584 1118
- **Website**: https://northeast-d.schools.nsw.gov.au/
- **Email**: northeast-d.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 64012
- **Established**: 2004-08-10

## About

North East Public School of Distance Education is a unique public school located in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. This school offers high-quality, individualised learning for primary-aged students, supporting their progress and achievement of essential 21st-century skills. Serving a diverse and far-reaching community, the school caters to students who meet eligibility criteria in various distance education enrolment contexts. 

## Learning Environment
North East Public School of Distance Education is dedicated to creating an inclusive and dynamic school community where students thrive. It provides personalised learning programs aligned with the New South Wales Department of Education and Training syllabus. The goal is to foster a collaborative learning environment, allowing students to learn individually or in groups while drawing on a range of educational resources. 

## Community Engagement
The school's strong commitment to inclusivity is reflected in its values, which embrace students of all backgrounds and cultures. This ethos encourages families to join the school community, where they can connect with educators and support teams. Together with families, the school co-designs learning plans tailored to each student’s needs, ensuring their educational journey is both fulfilling and supportive. 

## Vision and Opportunities
North East Public School of Distance Education strives for every student to learn, grow, and succeed. It offers a wide array of subjects and extracurricular activities, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop their passions. The school's approach is rooted in partnership and engagement, ensuring that every learner reaches their potential.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Learning Together"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 45 |
| 2024 | 124 |
| 2023 | 158 |
| 2022 | 182 |
| 2021 | 330 |
| 2020 | 276 |
| 2019 | 287 |
| 2018 | 235 |
| 2017 | 242 |
| 2016 | 212 |
| 2015 | 189 |
| 2014 | 170 |
| 2013 | 176 |
| 2012 | 135 |
| 2011 | 165 |
| 2010 | 170 |
| 2009 | 179 |
| 2008 | 156 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/64012-north-east-public-school-of-distance-education), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.