The TOP 10 BEST State Schools in Thornton NSW

Our School has served the community of East Maitland for over 150 years. We enjoy a proud tradition of providing quality teaching and learning programs for all students through a diverse and challenging curriculum. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Learning drives all that happens at East Maitland Public School. We offer an inclusive education for all with three classes in our Support Unit catering for students with a range of special learning needs. We work closely with parents and the wider community to create an environment that is safe, challenging and stimulating and where students can achieve to the best of their ability.

Paxton Public School is committed to providing an educational environment that is aimed at developing students, physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally to cope with our ever changing world. The school provides a curriculum that is relevant and meaningful in an atmosphere of continuous improvement. Learning programs are designed to cater for the needs of the individual so that they may reach their full potential.

Millfield Public School is a small school situated in a picturesque rural setting, 12 kilometres west of Cessnock. The school provides quality educational programs within a positive, yet challenging framework. There is a strong emphasis on the development of students' literacy and numeracy skills. Student welfare is central to all school programs. Parents and community work in close partnership with the school to resource and maintain an ideal environment for learning. Millfield Public School aims to encourage students to accept challenges, value achievements and work together for a better future.