About the school
Adamstown Public School is a welcoming and friendly environment dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth among its students. Set in spacious grounds within a well-established community in inner city Newcastle, the school proudly serves a diverse population enriched by various cultural backgrounds. The school is committed to achieving high expectations for learning and behaviour across all year levels, from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Academic and Extracurricular Programs
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes innovative programs in Literacy and Numeracy alongside strong emphasis in areas such as Science, Sport, Public Speaking, Debating, and the Creative and Performing Arts. Students also participate in a range of extracurricular activities, including a school choir and band, enriching their educational experience and fostering teamwork and creativity.
Community and Support
A key strength of Adamstown Public School is the strong partnership between parents and staff. The school values parental involvement and keeps families well informed, encouraging their active participation in school life through volunteering, events, and planning sessions. Furthermore, an Out of School Hours (OOSH) program operates on-site, providing additional support for working families.
Commitment to Student Welfare
In addition to academic success, the school places a strong focus on student welfare through initiatives such as anti-bullying programs, peer support, and programs aimed at enhancing resilience and leadership skills among students. The dedicated and experienced staff utilise the Quality Teaching Framework, leveraging data-driven strategies to meet diverse student needs.
In summary, Adamstown Public School provides an inclusive, quality education aiming for excellence while preparing students to be confident, well-rounded individuals.
Mission
Adamstown Public School is an inclusive and dynamic learning community, thriving on personal best and excellence. Our school values are Opportunity, Innovation and Success.
Location & Catchment Area
- Adamstown Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Merewether High School 451 m
- B Hunter School of Performing Arts 879 m
- C Merewether Public School 1.2 km
- D New Lambton South Public School 1.3 km
- E Hamilton Public School 1.5 km
- F Hamilton North Public School 1.7 km
- G Merewether Heights Public School 1.7 km
- H Lambton High School 1.8 km
- I New Lambton Public School 2.0 km
- J Hamilton South Public School 2.1 km
- K Belair Public School 2.4 km
- L Newcastle High School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 439 (204 girls, 235 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 439
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1078 (percentile 78)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 10% / 21% / 31% / 37%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 37
- Indigenous students
- 9%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 19%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 24.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 64 |
| Year 1 | 63 |
| Year 2 | 70 |
| Year 3 | 69 |
| Year 4 | 70 |
| Year 5 | 58 |
| Year 6 | 45 |
| Total | 439 |
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 | 439 | 204 | 235 | - | 1078 | 24.1 |
| 2024 | 402 | 180 | 222 | 92.8 | 1076 | 21.6 |
| 2023 | 383 | 166 | 217 | 93.1 | 1066 | 21.6 |
| 2022 | 361 | 162 | 199 | 87.5 | 1060 | 19.9 |
| 2021 | 334 | 158 | 176 | 93.3 | 1056 | 18.8 |
| 2020 | 317 | 154 | 163 | - | 1048 | 17.6 |
| 2019 | 290 | 140 | 150 | 92.7 | 1040 | 15.3 |
| 2018 | 271 | 130 | 141 | 92.6 | 1029 | 15.3 |
| 2017 | 262 | 132 | 130 | 93 | 1018 | 14.9 |
| 2016 | 263 | 131 | 132 | 93.2 | 1027 | 14.8 |
| 2015 | 235 | 123 | 112 | 95.1 | 1024 | 13.5 |
| 2014 | 226 | 119 | 107 | 95.8 | 1028 | 12.7 |
| 2013 | 214 | 117 | 97 | 94.7 | 1024 | 12.6 |
| 2012 | 235 | 129 | 106 | 95.4 | 1002 | 13.1 |
| 2011 | 230 | 124 | 106 | 94.8 | 998 | 13.1 |
| 2010 | 231 | 129 | 102 | - | 1001 | 13.2 |
| 2009 | 218 | 122 | 96 | - | 1041 | 11.7 |
| 2008 | 228 | 126 | 102 | - | 1041 | 12.7 |
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.