Charlestown East Public School

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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

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%
Indigenous students
9%
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.

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