Charlestown East Public School
Inspiring excellence together
About the school
Charlestown East Public School is a proud member of the Whitebridge Community of Schools, with an enrolment of 309 students across 12 mainstream classes and 3 multicategorical classes. The school fosters a culture of inclusion and support, working closely with the Aboriginal community, including the Minimbah Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, to ensure the needs of all students, particularly the 15 students of Aboriginal background, are met. Nestled within a tranquil residential neighbourhood, the school’s environment is quiet and safe, featuring expansive grounds that include a vegetable garden, outdoor classroom, and Aboriginal garden.
Dedicated and caring staff collaborate to deliver engaging and differentiated learning experiences tailored to the unique interests and capabilities of each student. Charlestown East Public School encourages academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits through its in-school programs and activities facilitated by the Whitebridge Community of Schools. Students represent the school in various sports such as netball, soccer, touch football, swimming, and in areas including choir and drama.
The school has established strong connections with the wider community, enabling participation in exciting activities like the Charlestown Cup and professional development workshops. Parents and community members play a vital role, advocating for the school and supporting its initiatives through fundraising and partnership activities.
Charlestown East Public School prioritises preparing students for future learning and fostering positive citizenship. Every classroom has access to a wifi network, promoting the use of mobile libraries for learning. The Tree of Values Program underpins the school’s commitment to a caring and inclusive environment, ensuring clear behavioural expectations are set.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Charlestown East Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Whitebridge High School 710 m
- B Charlestown Public School 923 m
- C Kahibah Public School 1.1 km
- D Charlestown South Public School 1.6 km
- E Wiripaang Public School 1.9 km
- F Hunter Sports High School 2.0 km
- G Lakeside School 2.1 km
- H Dudley Public School 2.3 km
- I Hillsborough Public School 2.6 km
- J Newcastle Junior School 2.7 km
- K Kotara High School 2.7 km
- L Belair Public School 2.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 319 (149 girls, 170 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 319
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1036 (percentile 62)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 19% / 30% / 28% / 22%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 65
- Indigenous students
- 9%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 32 |
| Year 1 | 53 |
| Year 2 | 39 |
| Year 3 | 48 |
| Year 4 | 46 |
| Year 5 | 57 |
| Year 6 | 44 |
| Total | 319 |
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 | 319 | 149 | 170 | - | 1036 | 20.4 |
| 2024 | 330 | 154 | 176 | 90.5 | 1037 | 21.5 |
| 2023 | 331 | 159 | 172 | 91.9 | 1040 | 20.4 |
| 2022 | 336 | 156 | 180 | 88.1 | 1039 | 20.3 |
| 2021 | 322 | 145 | 177 | 91.8 | 1030 | 19.3 |
| 2020 | 311 | 144 | 167 | - | 1037 | 19.3 |
| 2019 | 309 | 136 | 173 | 92.9 | 1036 | 19 |
| 2018 | 265 | 122 | 143 | 92.9 | 1029 | 16.9 |
| 2017 | 245 | 104 | 141 | 94.1 | 1014 | 15.5 |
| 2016 | 217 | 95 | 122 | 94.9 | 1011 | 14.3 |
| 2015 | 210 | 84 | 126 | 94.4 | 1028 | 13.2 |
| 2014 | 204 | 82 | 122 | 95.1 | 1022 | 13.1 |
| 2013 | 205 | 86 | 119 | 94.8 | 1013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 206 | 88 | 118 | 94.2 | 1003 | 11.3 |
| 2011 | 224 | 99 | 125 | 93.7 | 1003 | 11.6 |
| 2010 | 243 | 115 | 128 | - | 1003 | 12.6 |
| 2009 | 249 | 123 | 126 | - | 1063 | 12.6 |
| 2008 | 250 | 129 | 121 | - | 1063 | 12.6 |
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.