Why choose us?
Charlestown South Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Coed Primary School in Charlestown. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.
Our vision: Our School Vision is to be a centre of excellence where every student is valued.
Contact us to find out if Charlestown South Public School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!
What we can offer your child
Student success
Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.
- Student wellbeing ranked among the best in NSW
- Top 3 in the Hunter for NAPLAN in literacy and numeracy
- Attendance is among the highest in NSW
- Strong mentoring and support programs building resilience
- Dedicated support staff providing tailored wellbeing and learning care
- High potential and gifted students extended through enrichment opportunities
- Aboriginal education and cultural programs enriching student learning
A world of opportunities
- Inclusive sport for all, including learn-to-swim, cross country, athletics, and regular carnivals
- Students proudly representing Hunter, NSW, and Australia in sport and the arts
- Band program from Year 3, with specialist tutors guiding students
- Choir opportunities from Years 3–6, plus an afterschool choir for keen singers
- Nature play and outdoor learning spaces that spark creativity and exploration
- STEM opportunities through hands-on science, technology, and problem-solving challenges
- excursions
- incursions
- extra-curricular activities
- a wide variety of subjects.
Tailored learning support
We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.
- student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
- teaching and learning adjustments
- extension activities for students who need extra challenge
- wellbeing and counselling support.
A welcoming community
Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.
- A welcoming culture where every family feels they belong
- Community events and celebrations that bring families together
- Strong, trusted partnerships with families built on open communication and respect
- Active and committed P&C that supports and resources the school generously
- Out of School Hours Care available before and after school, and during holidays
- Close, supportive links with Whitebridge High School and neighbouring primary schools
- celebrating NAIDOC and other culturally inclusive school events
- supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- ensuring cultural safety for all students.
Stories and highlights
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Policies and reports
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