About the school
Newling Public School is located in Armidale, northern NSW, and fosters a positive, caring atmosphere that encourages active participation from students and parents alike. The experienced staff are committed to the growth and development of the whole school community, functioning efficiently as a team. The school is known for its exceptional recent NAPLAN results in Numeracy, Grammar, Punctuation, and Reading, reflecting the quality teaching and effective use of resources available to students.
Facilities and Technology
Unique features of Newling include modern classrooms equipped with the latest technology, including wireless computers and display technology. The new Collaborative Learning Centre enhances access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), further enriching the learning environment. Extensive intervention and individualised programs are in place, ensuring that students are supported to reach their academic potential, with team teaching practices implemented in every class.
Extracurricular Success
Newling Public School has a strong tradition of sporting achievement, with alumni such as Cadell Evans and Dean Widders. Current students regularly represent the school at the state level in various sports. The school also excels in the Creative and Performing Arts, with many students actively participating in exhibitions and presentations.
The commitment to core Australian values empowers Newling to provide an educational framework that nurtures confident future citizens capable of positively influencing their community.
Mission
At our school, we envision a community where every student is a committed, resilient, and empathetic worker—driven by hard work and kindness to make a meaningful difference in the world.
Location & Catchment Area
- Newling Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Armidale City Public School 1.3 km
- B Ben Venue Public School 2.2 km
- C Armidale Secondary College 2.6 km
- D Drummond Memorial Public School 2.8 km
- E Sandon Public School 3.5 km
- F Martins Gully Public School 3.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 165 (82 girls, 83 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 165
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 802 (percentile 3)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 70% / 17% / 10% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 161
- Indigenous students
- 64%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 22 |
| Year 1 | 24 |
| Year 2 | 24 |
| Year 3 | 24 |
| Year 4 | 28 |
| Year 5 | 20 |
| Year 6 | 23 |
| Total | 165 |
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 | 165 | 82 | 83 | - | 802 | 15.4 |
| 2024 | 168 | 88 | 80 | 78.5 | 761 | 15.3 |
| 2023 | 165 | 86 | 79 | 82.6 | 786 | 15.3 |
| 2022 | 138 | 69 | 69 | 77.3 | 773 | 14 |
| 2021 | 128 | 65 | 63 | 81.3 | 774 | 11.8 |
| 2020 | 112 | 59 | 53 | - | 761 | 8.5 |
| 2019 | 83 | 46 | 37 | 87.9 | 763 | 7.4 |
| 2018 | 85 | 46 | 39 | 84.6 | 802 | 7.4 |
| 2017 | 96 | 45 | 51 | 87 | 752 | 8.5 |
| 2016 | 93 | 46 | 47 | 90.9 | 746 | 5.3 |
| 2015 | 84 | 38 | 46 | 90.6 | 759 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 71 | 29 | 42 | 91 | 753 | 5.6 |
| 2013 | 78 | 34 | 44 | 91.3 | 781 | 5.7 |
| 2012 | 88 | 38 | 50 | 89.2 | 809 | 6.4 |
| 2011 | 104 | 47 | 57 | 91.6 | 818 | 8.7 |
| 2010 | 121 | 55 | 66 | - | 834 | 9.6 |
| 2009 | 146 | 67 | 79 | - | 904 | 11.9 |
| 2008 | 158 | 80 | 78 | - | 904 | 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.