About the school
Jesmond Public School fosters a positive, supportive educational environment where staff and students collaborate to ensure that each diverse student can reach their full potential. The school makes optimal use of its excellent facilities by providing a broad spectrum of educational, physical, and cultural opportunities. The recently established school hall serves as a vital community resource and enhances the development of various enrichment programs, including a choir, school band, dance group, and drama classes. Additionally, external groups, such as Korean and Arabic Language Schools, utilise the hall to offer supplementary activities for students and the wider community.
With an inclusive ethos, Jesmond Public School is known for its capacity to cater to individual learning needs, effectively utilising technology, and nurturing emotional and cultural skills through its diverse multicultural community. Many students are children of international postgraduate students from Newcastle University, drawn by the school’s welcoming atmosphere and ability to integrate various learning opportunities, enriching the educational experience for all.
The school's attractive grounds feature a large open playground, heritage buildings, and the modern school hall, creating an outstanding learning environment. Jesmond Public School proudly collaborates with the Callaghan Education Pathways (CEP), encompassing Callaghan College and its partner primary schools. This collaboration focuses on ensuring a seamless continuum of learning and providing innovative educational experiences.
Mission
Jesmond Public School is an inclusive school community where a commitment to excellence and equity ensure our students grow academically, socially and emotionally.
Location & Catchment Area
- Jesmond Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus 330 m
- B Heaton Public School 456 m
- C Lambton Public School 1.2 km
- D John Hunter Hospital School 2.0 km
- E Waratah West Public School 2.1 km
- F Wallsend Public School 2.3 km
- G Newcastle Middle School 2.4 km
- H Shortland Public School 2.5 km
- I Waratah Public School 2.5 km
- J Plattsburg Public School 2.6 km
- K Wallsend South Public School 2.6 km
- L New Lambton Public School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 216 (102 girls, 114 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 216
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 923 (percentile 16)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 59% / 18% / 15% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 156
- Indigenous students
- 10%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 76%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 31 |
| Year 1 | 20 |
| Year 2 | 33 |
| Year 3 | 26 |
| Year 4 | 35 |
| Year 5 | 42 |
| Year 6 | 29 |
| Total | 216 |
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 | 216 | 102 | 114 | - | 923 | 18.3 |
| 2024 | 208 | 96 | 112 | 85.8 | 920 | 16.8 |
| 2023 | 213 | 103 | 110 | 86.4 | 940 | 15.6 |
| 2022 | 192 | 95 | 97 | 85.8 | 927 | 14.3 |
| 2021 | 189 | 97 | 92 | 88.3 | 936 | 13.7 |
| 2020 | 209 | 111 | 98 | - | 928 | 13.8 |
| 2019 | 179 | 91 | 88 | 89.7 | 933 | 13.5 |
| 2018 | 196 | 106 | 90 | 89.3 | 924 | 14.1 |
| 2017 | 191 | 99 | 92 | 91.8 | 940 | 13.1 |
| 2016 | 184 | 100 | 84 | 93 | 938 | 12.2 |
| 2015 | 170 | 94 | 76 | 89.7 | 962 | 12 |
| 2014 | 162 | 87 | 75 | 93.1 | 979 | 10.7 |
| 2013 | 166 | 80 | 86 | 94.6 | 1008 | 11.7 |
| 2012 | 169 | 80 | 89 | 94.4 | 1023 | 11.4 |
| 2011 | 172 | 87 | 85 | 92.9 | 1010 | 11.4 |
| 2010 | 155 | 74 | 81 | - | 989 | 11.3 |
| 2009 | 200 | 97 | 103 | - | 1005 | 12.4 |
| 2008 | 189 | 92 | 97 | - | 1005 | 12.1 |
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.