About the school
New Lambton Public School boasts a long and proud tradition of excellence in education, having served the community since 1880. The school pursues high standards of academic achievement while providing a diverse range of sporting experiences and involvement in the creative arts. At the core of every action and decision are the children and young people within the student population.
While history and tradition are essential elements of the school’s identity, New Lambton Public School also embraces modern educational practices and technology consistent with key reforms in Australian and global education. The key goals of the school include promoting equity and excellence, helping all children become successful learners, creating confident and creative individuals, and encouraging students to be active and informed citizens.
The school prioritises a holistic education through individualised attention, effective student welfare, and a broad, evolving curriculum. It aims to instil a lifelong love of learning among its students. This focus is supported by a strong community of parents and ex-students who share the school’s vision and significantly contribute to achieving these goals.
The school offers a welcoming environment, equipped with well-designed learning spaces and extensive IT infrastructure, designed to enhance the educational experience for all students. New Lambton Public School is committed to providing a high-quality education that caters to the diverse needs and backgrounds of its student body.
Mission
Quality education in a caring environment
Location & Catchment Area
- New Lambton Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Lambton High School 1.0 km
- B New Lambton South Public School 1.1 km
- C Hunter School of Performing Arts 1.4 km
- D John Hunter Hospital School 1.4 km
- E Lambton Public School 1.5 km
- F Newcastle Middle School 1.6 km
- G Newcastle Senior School 1.8 km
- H Adamstown Public School 2.0 km
- I Hamilton North Public School 2.1 km
- J Waratah Public School 2.2 km
- K Merewether High School 2.2 km
- L Callaghan College Waratah Campus 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 538 (269 girls, 269 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 538
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1108 (percentile 86)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 8% / 17% / 29% / 46%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 34
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 32%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 28.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 72 |
| Year 1 | 60 |
| Year 2 | 58 |
| Year 3 | 84 |
| Year 4 | 76 |
| Year 5 | 106 |
| Year 6 | 82 |
| Total | 538 |
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 | 538 | 269 | 269 | - | 1108 | 28.3 |
| 2024 | 547 | 261 | 286 | 90.9 | 1106 | 28.3 |
| 2023 | 565 | 270 | 295 | 91.8 | 1106 | 28.4 |
| 2022 | 604 | 290 | 314 | 89.6 | 1120 | 30.1 |
| 2021 | 665 | 314 | 351 | 94.5 | 1118 | 32.6 |
| 2020 | 686 | 333 | 353 | - | 1118 | 34.6 |
| 2019 | 680 | 322 | 358 | 95.2 | 1119 | 33.5 |
| 2018 | 646 | 307 | 339 | 94.2 | 1120 | 32 |
| 2017 | 601 | 301 | 300 | 95.9 | 1121 | 29.2 |
| 2016 | 592 | 311 | 281 | 95.6 | 1123 | 29.8 |
| 2015 | 623 | 334 | 289 | 94.5 | 1118 | 31.4 |
| 2014 | 610 | 322 | 288 | 96.1 | 1126 | 28.9 |
| 2013 | 592 | 295 | 297 | 95.4 | 1120 | 28.9 |
| 2012 | 603 | 288 | 315 | 95.2 | 1107 | 28.3 |
| 2011 | 600 | 271 | 329 | 95.8 | 1109 | 28.3 |
| 2010 | 585 | 269 | 316 | - | 1113 | 28.3 |
| 2009 | 584 | 277 | 307 | - | 1095 | 27.1 |
| 2008 | 581 | 282 | 299 | - | 1095 | 27.1 |
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.