About the school
Morpeth Public School is a coeducational primary school located in a semi-rural area north-west of Newcastle, approximately 2 km from Maitland's city centre. Established in 1862, it currently accommodates 178 students. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where students are encouraged to strive for excellence, as encapsulated in its motto, 'Strive to Excel'. The staff is experienced and nurturing, ensuring that every child's unique needs are met, including those with special learning requirements.
Educational Approach
Morpeth Public School prides itself on offering a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Its commitment to quality is reflected in the delivery of a broad curriculum, designed to engage students through a variety of programs in sports, arts, and academics. The school maintains a focus on behavioural cooperation, respect for others, and personal effort as foundational elements of its educational approach.
Community and Support
The school enjoys strong partnerships with parents and the wider Morpeth community, recognising the significance of collaborative efforts in enhancing student learning experiences. Comprehensive support systems are in place, including personalised learning adjustments and dedicated wellbeing teams to guide families and assist students in their educational journeys.
Morpeth Public School aims to provide all students with the resources they need to reach their potential in a safe and encouraging atmosphere.
Mission
Every student matters ... every moment counts!
Location & Catchment Area
- Morpeth Public School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Hinton Public School 2.0 km
- B Tenambit Public School 3.2 km
- C Largs Public School 3.7 km
- D Maitland High School 4.1 km
- E Maitland Grossmann High School 4.3 km
- F Metford Public School 4.7 km
- G Hunter River Community School 4.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 262 (137 girls, 125 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 262
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1023 (percentile 57)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 21% / 29% / 27% / 22%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 64
- Indigenous students
- 16%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 13%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 34 |
| Year 1 | 39 |
| Year 2 | 32 |
| Year 3 | 35 |
| Year 4 | 32 |
| Year 5 | 51 |
| Year 6 | 39 |
| Total | 262 |
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 | 262 | 137 | 125 | - | 1023 | 16.4 |
| 2024 | 258 | 138 | 120 | 89.9 | 1028 | 15.2 |
| 2023 | 247 | 136 | 111 | 90.2 | 1028 | 14.8 |
| 2022 | 247 | 141 | 106 | 84.3 | 1021 | 14 |
| 2021 | 240 | 130 | 110 | 91.2 | 1021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 244 | 131 | 113 | - | 1016 | 14 |
| 2019 | 232 | 118 | 114 | 93.4 | 1011 | 14 |
| 2018 | 219 | 105 | 114 | 92.8 | 1018 | 12.9 |
| 2017 | 219 | 103 | 116 | 93.8 | 999 | 12.7 |
| 2016 | 216 | 99 | 117 | 92.6 | 1012 | 12.6 |
| 2015 | 208 | 94 | 114 | 94.1 | 1011 | 11.2 |
| 2014 | 205 | 97 | 108 | 95.9 | 1022 | 12.7 |
| 2013 | 199 | 91 | 108 | 95.3 | 995 | 11.3 |
| 2012 | 179 | 79 | 100 | 96 | 982 | 10.2 |
| 2011 | 169 | 80 | 89 | 94.3 | 968 | 9.2 |
| 2010 | 165 | 83 | 82 | - | 956 | 9.2 |
| 2009 | 178 | 92 | 86 | - | 1015 | 10.2 |
| 2008 | 175 | 90 | 85 | - | 1015 | 10.2 |
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.