About the school
Mayfield East Public School, established in 1858, serves the local community of Mayfield, which is near the inner city of Newcastle. The school has a rich history and has evolved across three centuries, maintaining strong local support that fosters a sense of belonging and community involvement. At Mayfield East, students are offered a diverse range of learning and cultural experiences with a particular emphasis on creative and performing arts. The school implements innovative literacy and numeracy programs that have shown significant improvements in student learning outcomes.
The partnership between staff and the community focuses on maximising each student's educational and social outcomes, with attention to nurturing the whole child. Continuous development in literacy, numeracy, resilience, and community involvement has raised expectations and engagement levels across the school. Mayfield East Public School is also a hub within a dynamic learning community that is experiencing substantial changes, notably an influx of younger families which is contributing to a growing student population.
The school's vibrant and active atmosphere is filled with stimulating activities and extensive support networks, ensuring that every child feels safe, included, and able to reach their full potential. The school aims to prepare students not just academically but also as well-rounded individuals, ready to be confident, creative leaders of tomorrow.
Mission
Empowering every student to learn, grow, and thrive.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mayfield East Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tighes Hill Public School 1.4 km
- B Islington Public School 1.8 km
- C Mayfield West Public School 1.9 km
- D Callaghan College Waratah Campus 2.1 km
- E Carrington Public School 2.5 km
- F Waratah Public School 2.7 km
- G Hamilton North Public School 2.8 km
- H Newcastle Senior School 2.8 km
- I Waratah West Public School 3.0 km
- J Newcastle Middle School 3.1 km
- K Hamilton Public School 3.2 km
- L Stockton Public School 3.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 343 (183 girls, 160 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 343
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1044 (percentile 66)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 19% / 22% / 28% / 30%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 59
- Indigenous students
- 10%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 54 |
| Year 1 | 44 |
| Year 2 | 61 |
| Year 3 | 35 |
| Year 4 | 57 |
| Year 5 | 46 |
| Year 6 | 46 |
| Total | 343 |
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 | 343 | 183 | 160 | - | 1044 | 19.2 |
| 2024 | 323 | 176 | 147 | 92 | 1060 | 18 |
| 2023 | 313 | 158 | 155 | 92.2 | 1039 | 17.9 |
| 2022 | 288 | 154 | 134 | 90.8 | 1041 | 16.3 |
| 2021 | 283 | 148 | 135 | 93.9 | 1042 | 16.3 |
| 2020 | 259 | 127 | 132 | - | 1036 | 15.2 |
| 2019 | 254 | 124 | 130 | 94.1 | 1021 | 15.2 |
| 2018 | 265 | 136 | 129 | 93.7 | 1007 | 15.2 |
| 2017 | 243 | 119 | 124 | 93.5 | 991 | 14.1 |
| 2016 | 260 | 121 | 139 | 93.4 | 983 | 15.3 |
| 2015 | 270 | 132 | 138 | 92.7 | 980 | 15.1 |
| 2014 | 266 | 125 | 141 | 94.2 | 958 | 14.8 |
| 2013 | 257 | 126 | 131 | 93.5 | 955 | 14.9 |
| 2012 | 241 | 109 | 132 | 92 | 959 | 13.7 |
| 2011 | 224 | 103 | 121 | 92 | 956 | 12.8 |
| 2010 | 206 | 93 | 113 | - | 939 | 13.4 |
| 2009 | 208 | 100 | 108 | - | 957 | 13.4 |
| 2008 | 198 | 98 | 100 | - | 957 | 11.9 |
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.