About the school
Hamilton Public School is centrally located near the vibrant Beaumont Street and opposite Gregson Park. The school is dedicated to providing a happy, caring environment that nurtures respect, friendship, and the talents of all students. Its mission statement reflects this commitment: 'To provide a happy, caring environment which encourages all children to develop respect and friendship and allows for the talents of all to grow.' In addition, Hamilton Public School embraces its multicultural community with the belief that 'Many cultures contributing to one Australia'.
The school serves students from Kindergarten to Year 6, offering a high-quality, comprehensive education that promotes active engagement and positive leadership. It features a wide range of extra-curricular activities designed to support the development of the whole child, including Aboriginal cultural activities, chess, choir, debating, dance, drama, fitness, band, coding, and various STEM initiatives.
Hamilton Public School also values the importance of wellbeing and social skills through its successful Nature Play initiative, which fosters cooperation, resilience, creativity, and critical thinking among students. The school community is actively involved, ensuring that all families receive tailored support to meet their individual needs. This commitment to high expectations and continual improvement creates a nurturing, creative, and safe learning environment where students are encouraged to embrace challenges and strive for their best.
Mission
Hamilton Public School is committed to preparing our students for a lifetime of learning, active engagement and positive leadership in our global community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Hamilton Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Merewether High School 1.0 km
- B Hamilton North Public School 1.1 km
- C Hamilton South Public School 1.4 km
- D Islington Public School 1.4 km
- E Adamstown Public School 1.5 km
- F Hunter School of Performing Arts 1.5 km
- G Merewether Public School 1.5 km
- H Newcastle High School 1.6 km
- I Tighes Hill Public School 1.9 km
- J Lambton High School 2.1 km
- K The Junction Public School 2.3 km
- L Carrington Public School 2.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 306 (150 girls, 156 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 306
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1106 (percentile 86)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 8% / 17% / 30% / 45%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 30
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 23%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 49 |
| Year 1 | 39 |
| Year 2 | 40 |
| Year 3 | 39 |
| Year 4 | 53 |
| Year 5 | 44 |
| Year 6 | 42 |
| Total | 306 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 306 | 150 | 156 | - | 1106 | 16.3 |
| 2024 | 293 | 136 | 157 | 90.5 | 1106 | 16.3 |
| 2023 | 298 | 142 | 156 | 91.8 | 1101 | 16.3 |
| 2022 | 298 | 141 | 157 | 89.2 | 1107 | 16.2 |
| 2021 | 318 | 153 | 165 | 93.2 | 1092 | 17.4 |
| 2020 | 317 | 156 | 161 | - | 1081 | 17.4 |
| 2019 | 317 | 165 | 152 | 93.3 | 1074 | 17.4 |
| 2018 | 303 | 150 | 153 | 94.2 | 1078 | 16.1 |
| 2017 | 292 | 149 | 143 | 93.8 | 1074 | 15.9 |
| 2016 | 280 | 138 | 142 | 93.9 | 1075 | 15.9 |
| 2015 | 267 | 135 | 132 | 94.1 | 1065 | 15.7 |
| 2014 | 251 | 125 | 126 | 93.5 | 1057 | 15.8 |
| 2013 | 246 | 120 | 126 | 94 | 1049 | 15.8 |
| 2012 | 246 | 111 | 135 | 93.8 | 1052 | 14.6 |
| 2011 | 241 | 110 | 131 | 93 | 1041 | 14.3 |
| 2010 | 242 | 102 | 140 | - | 1044 | 14.3 |
| 2009 | 217 | 103 | 114 | - | 1037 | 14.3 |
| 2008 | 223 | 102 | 121 | - | 1037 | 15.5 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.