Education in Newcastle

Education news

• Schools and Education in Newcastle: Universities, Schools and Training

  A general guide to how Newcastle's universities, TAFE campuses, schools and training providers fit together, and how local families navigate them.

• Newcastle's Economy Explained: The Port, the Energy Transition and Where the Jobs Are

  A durable guide to how the Hunter's commercial capital makes its living, from the world's largest coal port and a major health and education sector to the energy transition now reshaping the region.

• Best Suburbs to Live in Newcastle in 2026: Lifestyle, Schools and Community

  The best Newcastle suburbs in 2026 for families, young professionals, retirees, first home buyers and lifestyle seekers.

NSW school holidays

• Term 2 holidays

  Sat 4 Jul – Sun 19 Jul 2026

• Term 3 holidays

  Sat 26 Sep – Sun 11 Oct 2026

• Summer holidays

  Sat 19 Dec 2026 – late Jan 2027

Dates apply to NSW public schools. Independent and Catholic terms may vary.

Local schools

• Newcastle East Public School

  Public · Newcastle East

• Merewether High School

  Public · Broadmeadow

• Hamilton North Public School

  Public · Hamilton North

• San Clemente High School

  Catholic · Mayfield

• St Pius X High School

  Catholic · Adamstown

• Newcastle Grammar School

  Independent · Newcastle

• Hunter Valley Grammar School

  Independent · Ashtonfield

• Lambton High School

  Public · Lambton

University and TAFE

• University of Newcastle

  Callaghan and City campuses. Strong in medicine, engineering and creative industries.

• TAFE NSW Newcastle

  Hunter Street campus. Trades, nursing, IT and short courses.

• Avondale University

  Cooranbong campus, Lake Macquarie. Education, nursing and arts.