Heaton Public School has an enrolment of 202 students and is situated in the Newcastle suburb of Jesmond. It is the local school for children from the northern part of Jesmond and the suburb of Birmingham Gardens.
Heaton Public School has a proud tradition of delivering high quality teaching and learning from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Our local area is a vibrant multi-cultural community and Heaton Public School is a truly multi-cultural school. 64% of students come from a Language Background Other Than English. We have students who were born in over 20 different countries and who speak in excess of 20 different languages. These students and their families come from a wide range of circumstances including refugee, humanitarian, new citizens and children of overseas university students. We also have approximately 8% of students who are from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
Heaton Public School is an active member of the Callaghan Educational Pathways group of schools and is a proud member of the Callaghan College Waratah Technology Campus cluster. Our multi-cultural nature and our relationships with other schools provide our students a range of experiences and the privilege of exposure to the rich cultures and traditions of families across our area. At Heaton Public School, we learn together with respect, responsibility and inclusion.
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