About our school

Paxton Public School, with a current enrolment across 4 classes is located on large grounds in a semi-rural setting, approximately 10km from Cessnock in the Hunter Valley. Student enrolments have remained strong with numbers trending between 80 and 90 students each year. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student population continues to increase each year with 30% currently identifying in 2024. 2.4% of students are EAL/D and our FOEI was 120 as of December 2023. 

A strong focus on student growth and attainment and student engagement for positive wellbeing will continue to improve the academic and social and emotional outcomes for all of our students. 

We offer a range of differentiated programs to ensure all students can reach their full potential! We have strong connections with our partner high school (Mount View High School), as well as small schools in our network. Opportunities such as combined excursions, sporting competitions, extra-curricular programs and teacher professional learning occur regularly. This ensures all students, despite the size of their current cohort, are provided with experiences that are similar to a larger school. 

Our long-standing teaching and support staff ensure Paxton Public School is a wonderful place to be! Our vision statement reflects our common purpose. 

"We aim for excellence by providing a safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes high expectations and strong connections to community and culture".