Newcastle East Public School
Newcastle East Public School is a government primary school in Newcastle, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1112, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 260 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 30% have a language background other than English.
Newcastle NSW 2300. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Newcastle East Public School compares
By ICSEA, Newcastle East Public School ranks 271st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newcastle Grammar School, an independent combined school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Newcastle East Public School scores 1112, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Newcastle East Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Newcastle
Newcastle East Public School is located in Newcastle, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,943/wk and median rent of $490/wk. Population: 3,852.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Newcastle suburb profileSchools near Newcastle East Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newcastle East Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · The Hill | 0.3 km | 1181 | 69 higher | 1,049 |
| Newcastle High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hamilton | 1.8 km | 1027 | 85 lower | 1,072 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Merewether | 1.8 km | 1141 | 29 higher | 387 |
| The Junction Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merewether | 2.0 km | 1115 | 3 higher | 450 |
| Stockton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Stockton | 2.2 km | 1000 | 112 lower | 254 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newcastle East Public School a government school?
Yes, Newcastle East Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Newcastle East Public School offer?
Newcastle East Public School offers K-6.
What is Newcastle East Public School's ICSEA score?
Newcastle East Public School has an ICSEA score of 1112, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newcastle East Public School?
Newcastle East Public School has 260 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newcastle East Public School?
The nearest schools to Newcastle East Public School are Newcastle Grammar School (0.3 km), Indie School Newcastle (0.4 km), Newcastle Grammar Bolton Street Campus (0.5 km).
Where is Newcastle East Public School located?
Newcastle East Public School is located in Newcastle, NSW 2300. Visit the school website at https://newcastlee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.