Waratah Public School

Waratah Public School is an inner city school located in a large and leafy bushland setting, which boasts a rich tradition that continues to this day. This school has a most interesting history, and can look back on many notable achievements. Originally known as Hanbury School, it was opened in 1864 with an enrolment of 83 pupils, the first Head Master being Mr. William Mathews. Down through the years, names of very many of its early pupils as well as more recent ones, are conspicuous in business and professional circles in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.