About the school
Heaton Public School is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution located in Jesmond, serving a multicultural community with over 30 nationalities represented. This school promotes the core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment where students can thrive. With an enrolment of approximately 190 students, Heaton Public School encourages a collaborative learning atmosphere among teachers, students, and families, aiming for high achievement across all subject areas, including literacy, numeracy, technology, and the performing arts.
Heaton Public School is not only known for its diverse population, but also for its commitment to providing quality education and tailored learning opportunities for all students. The school's motto, 'Only the Best', reflects its aspiration to high standards in education and the successful development of each child. Heaton Public School is part of the Callaghan Educational Pathways Learning Community, collaborating with other local schools to enhance the learning experience and facilitate smooth transitions for students moving from Year 6 to Year 7 at the nearby Callaghan College Campus.
The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities aimed at fostering students' personal growth and skills, including sports and creative arts, debating, music, and gifted education programs. Heaton Public School's focus on wellbeing and cultural respect ensures that all students, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, feel valued and included in the school community.
Mission
We nurture and inspire every child to dream big. Excellence in Teaching and Learning high-quality instruction with the right balance of support and challenge to ensure every student achieves their best. A Thriving, Inclusive Community over 30 nationalities celebrated, with a strong focus on belonging, wellbeing, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Opportunities Beyond the Classroom from sport and creative arts to debating, music, and gifted programs, students are encouraged to dream big and shine in their passions.
Location & Catchment Area
- Heaton Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus 180 m
- B Jesmond Public School 456 m
- C Lambton Public School 1.6 km
- D Waratah West Public School 2.0 km
- E Shortland Public School 2.0 km
- F Wallsend Public School 2.4 km
- G John Hunter Hospital School 2.4 km
- H Plattsburg Public School 2.4 km
- I Callaghan College Wallsend Campus 2.5 km
- J Newcastle Middle School 2.6 km
- K Awabakal Environmental Education Centre 2.6 km
- L Waratah Public School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 162 (78 girls, 84 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 162
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 955 (percentile 27)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 43% / 26% / 20% / 11%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 122
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 57%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 22 |
| Year 1 | 26 |
| Year 2 | 25 |
| Year 3 | 28 |
| Year 4 | 20 |
| Year 5 | 19 |
| Year 6 | 22 |
| Total | 162 |
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 | 162 | 78 | 84 | - | 955 | 13.1 |
| 2024 | 180 | 88 | 92 | 88.2 | 963 | 12.6 |
| 2023 | 173 | 82 | 91 | 89.3 | 973 | 12.8 |
| 2022 | 167 | 81 | 86 | 89.9 | 937 | 11.5 |
| 2021 | 170 | 81 | 89 | 93.1 | 943 | 10.9 |
| 2020 | 185 | 89 | 96 | - | 948 | 12.2 |
| 2019 | 192 | 88 | 104 | 91.4 | 965 | 11.8 |
| 2018 | 193 | 82 | 111 | 91.4 | 951 | 11.8 |
| 2017 | 213 | 99 | 114 | 93.5 | 981 | 12.7 |
| 2016 | 205 | 93 | 112 | 94.9 | 975 | 11.1 |
| 2015 | 178 | 91 | 87 | 93.2 | 988 | 10.6 |
| 2014 | 188 | 90 | 98 | 94.9 | 1001 | 11 |
| 2013 | 207 | 104 | 103 | 93.8 | 990 | 12.2 |
| 2012 | 194 | 101 | 93 | 93.7 | 1001 | 11.4 |
| 2011 | 159 | 85 | 74 | 94.2 | 1007 | 10.4 |
| 2010 | 162 | 80 | 82 | - | 1009 | 10.4 |
| 2009 | 170 | 85 | 85 | - | 986 | 10.4 |
| 2008 | 162 | 74 | 88 | - | 986 | 9.4 |
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.