Jewells Primary School
Achieving Today for Tomorrow... Unlocking the Potential Within
About the school
Jewells Primary School is an outstanding public school situated in the east Lake Macquarie Network. The school is guided by a clear vision and set of values that ensure students are 'achieving today for tomorrow.' At Jewells Primary School, there is a strong commitment to unlocking the potential of every child and every teacher, with staff focusing on high expectation relationships and a strong learning and performance culture. This relentless focus on improvement is reflected in their targeted professional learning, ensuring quality educators facilitate quality learning experiences.
The school's 'Positive Behaviours for Learning' values, combined with effective Student Wellbeing and Discipline Procedures, provide a safe physical and emotional environment. Jewells Primary School emphasises its core expectations: RESPECT, ASPIRE, BELONG. The school supports every student through tailored learning support and strives to create an inclusive community. Families are encouraged to participate actively, co-designing learning plans that best suit their children's needs.
Jewells Primary School offers a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, fostering a culture of high expectations where every student values learning and strives to succeed. They also host an Opportunity Class for Years 5 and 6, enhancing the educational offerings available to students. With a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities, the school empowers students to discover their passions and develop essential skills for the future.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Jewells Primary School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Belmont North Public School 1.6 km
- B Floraville Public School 2.2 km
- C Redhead Public School 2.3 km
- D Windale Public School 2.7 km
- E Belmont Public School 2.8 km
- F Belmont High School 2.8 km
- G Hunter Sports High School 3.4 km
- H Wiripaang Public School 3.5 km
- I Dudley Public School 4.0 km
- J Valentine Public School 4.3 km
- K Lakeside School 4.5 km
- L Mount Hutton Public School 4.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 262 (125 girls, 137 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 262
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1026 (percentile 58)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 21% / 34% / 25% / 20%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 73
- Indigenous students
- 12%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 24 |
| Year 1 | 32 |
| Year 2 | 29 |
| Year 3 | 45 |
| Year 4 | 38 |
| Year 5 | 43 |
| Year 6 | 51 |
| Total | 262 |
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 | 262 | 125 | 137 | - | 1026 | 14.6 |
| 2024 | 275 | 127 | 148 | 89.6 | 1024 | 15.7 |
| 2023 | 281 | 124 | 157 | 90.4 | 1022 | 15.8 |
| 2022 | 302 | 137 | 165 | 88.8 | 1014 | 16.9 |
| 2021 | 335 | 159 | 176 | 93.3 | 1020 | 18 |
| 2020 | 351 | 163 | 188 | - | 1021 | 19.1 |
| 2019 | 374 | 175 | 199 | 93.1 | 1015 | 20.2 |
| 2018 | 395 | 191 | 204 | 94.8 | 1022 | 20.3 |
| 2017 | 424 | 215 | 209 | 94.6 | 1017 | 22.2 |
| 2016 | 453 | 223 | 230 | 94.6 | 1014 | 23.9 |
| 2015 | 486 | 250 | 236 | 94.1 | 1022 | 24.5 |
| 2014 | 484 | 253 | 231 | 94.2 | 1030 | 24.2 |
| 2013 | 509 | 263 | 246 | 94.6 | 1034 | 26.6 |
| 2012 | 508 | 257 | 251 | 94.9 | 1021 | 25.8 |
| 2011 | 501 | 248 | 253 | 94.1 | 1024 | 25.3 |
| 2010 | 507 | 250 | 257 | - | 1023 | 23.8 |
| 2009 | 506 | 256 | 250 | - | 1037 | 23.8 |
| 2008 | 504 | 247 | 257 | - | 1037 | 23.8 |
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.