About the school
Newtown Public School is an inner-city school located in a vibrant area of Newtown, boasting open, leafy grounds that provide a welcoming environment for its diverse student population. The school has been delivering quality education for over 148 years, emphasising literacy and numeracy while also focusing on performing arts, science, the environment, and physical education. Newtown Public School fosters an inclusive atmosphere that values respectful relationships and maintains a strong partnership with its parents.
Educational Commitment
The school is dedicated to academic excellence and inspiring students to reach their full potential in a safe and supportive environment. Newtown Public School offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to empower students from various backgrounds, ensuring each child feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their very first day. The faculty works closely with families to design learning plans that cater to individual needs, fostering both academic and personal growth.
Community Engagement
In addition to its educational offerings, Newtown Public School thrives on community engagement. The school promotes mutual respect and inclusivity, creating a culture where every student can thrive. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate actively in the school community, reinforcing the idea that Newtown Public School is not just an educational institution, but a hub for local collaboration and support.
Mission
Together we grow. We are a school that proudly serves our Newtown community. We offer a high-quality, comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Newtown Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Newtown High School of Performing Arts 111 m
- B Australia Street Infants School 496 m
- C Erskineville Public School 627 m
- D Camdenville Public School 763 m
- E Newtown North Public School 1.1 km
- F Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School 1.2 km
- G Darlington Public School 1.2 km
- H Central Sydney Intensive English High School 1.3 km
- I Stanmore Public School 1.4 km
- J Bridge Road School 1.4 km
- K St Peters Public School 1.5 km
- L Alexandria Park Community School 1.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 272 (129 girls, 143 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 272
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1140 (percentile 93)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 5% / 11% / 24% / 60%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 14
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 25%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 29 |
| Year 1 | 26 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Year 3 | 51 |
| Year 4 | 48 |
| Year 5 | 40 |
| Year 6 | 52 |
| Total | 272 |
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 | 272 | 129 | 143 | - | 1140 | 14.2 |
| 2024 | 302 | 145 | 157 | 91.3 | 1123 | 16.4 |
| 2023 | 312 | 153 | 159 | 92.6 | 1131 | 16.5 |
| 2022 | 366 | 182 | 184 | 88.8 | 1144 | 19.8 |
| 2021 | 391 | 203 | 188 | 95.4 | 1135 | 19.8 |
| 2020 | 401 | 204 | 197 | - | 1136 | 19.8 |
| 2019 | 417 | 205 | 212 | 94.7 | 1133 | 21 |
| 2018 | 407 | 202 | 205 | 94.9 | 1141 | 21 |
| 2017 | 392 | 204 | 188 | 95.2 | 1137 | 19.4 |
| 2016 | 403 | 214 | 189 | 96.2 | 1133 | 20.3 |
| 2015 | 366 | 201 | 165 | 94.7 | 1122 | 19.1 |
| 2014 | 341 | 183 | 158 | 96.3 | 1129 | 17.9 |
| 2013 | 333 | 162 | 171 | 95.6 | 1128 | 16.8 |
| 2012 | 298 | 148 | 150 | 94.7 | 1157 | 15.4 |
| 2011 | 279 | 145 | 134 | 94.5 | 1165 | 14.6 |
| 2010 | 280 | 138 | 142 | - | 1166 | 14.4 |
| 2009 | 244 | 117 | 127 | - | 1151 | 14.3 |
| 2008 | 249 | 120 | 129 | - | 1151 | 13.2 |
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.