Edgeworth Public School
An inclusive environment where we all feel safe, connected and are highly engaged.
About the school
Edgeworth Public School is a comprehensive primary school located in Lake Macquarie, catering to children from Kindergarten to Year 6, alongside a preschool offering both three-day and two-day sessional programs. The school is positioned between a well-established residential area and emerging developments like Cameron Park and Northlakes, contributing to its large enrolment. Edgeworth Public School prioritises 'quality learning in an innovative, caring environment' and continuously seeks self-improvement by adapting to the community's needs.
Core Values
The core values of the school, which are evaluated annually to align with community needs, include:
- Excellence in quality teaching and learning
- Equity
- Technology and innovation
- A caring and secure environment
- Community connectedness
- Respect and responsibility
- Creativity and diverse opportunity
The school engages parents and the community through collaborative strategies and data analysis aimed at enhancing literacy, numeracy, engagement, and technology use among students. It offers a range of sporting, cultural, academic, leadership, and artistic activities. Additionally, initiatives like the Cooler Classrooms project ensure a healthy learning environment, while recent infrastructure upgrades, including LED lighting, contribute to safer and more efficient school facilities. Overall, Edgeworth Public School focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that fosters personal growth and lifelong learning for all students.
Mission
An inclusive environment where we all feel safe, connected and are highly engaged.
Location & Catchment Area
- Edgeworth Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Edgeworth Heights Public School 1.1 km
- B Argenton Public School 1.9 km
- C Glendale Technology High School 2.1 km
- D Barnsley Public School 2.7 km
- E Boolaroo Public School 3.2 km
- F Glendale East Public School 3.2 km
- G West Wallsend High School 3.9 km
- H Speers Point Public School 4.0 km
- I West Wallsend Public School 4.2 km
- J Cardiff Public School 4.3 km
- K Elermore Vale Public School 4.4 km
- L Cardiff North Public School 4.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 647 (332 girls, 315 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 647
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 967 (percentile 32)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 38% / 33% / 21% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 105
- Indigenous students
- 19%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 37.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 88 |
| Year 1 | 75 |
| Year 2 | 97 |
| Year 3 | 92 |
| Year 4 | 94 |
| Year 5 | 99 |
| Year 6 | 102 |
| Total | 647 |
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 | 647 | 332 | 315 | - | 967 | 37.3 |
| 2024 | 645 | 322 | 323 | 87.9 | 968 | 37.4 |
| 2023 | 679 | 331 | 348 | 90 | 968 | 38.4 |
| 2022 | 647 | 318 | 329 | 87.4 | 950 | 38.9 |
| 2021 | 657 | 331 | 326 | 90.6 | 951 | 39.2 |
| 2020 | 617 | 324 | 293 | - | 947 | 36 |
| 2019 | 610 | 309 | 301 | 93.2 | 945 | 37.1 |
| 2018 | 575 | 295 | 280 | 92 | 941 | 34.7 |
| 2017 | 589 | 306 | 283 | 92.5 | 945 | 35 |
| 2016 | 618 | 305 | 313 | 95.3 | 939 | 34.3 |
| 2015 | 589 | 278 | 311 | 93.8 | 954 | 32.7 |
| 2014 | 585 | 272 | 313 | 94.3 | 948 | 32.3 |
| 2013 | 573 | 259 | 314 | 94.5 | 952 | 32.2 |
| 2012 | 552 | 249 | 303 | 94.3 | 937 | 30.5 |
| 2011 | 531 | 242 | 289 | 93.1 | 939 | 29.7 |
| 2010 | 532 | 237 | 295 | - | 938 | 29.6 |
| 2009 | 526 | 243 | 283 | - | 994 | 29.5 |
| 2008 | 509 | 239 | 270 | - | 994 | 28.3 |
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.