Vaucluse Public School
| Vaucluse Public School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Vaucluse, New South Wales Australia  | |
| Coordinates | 33°51′02.59″S 151°16′52.39″E / 33.8507194°S 151.2812194°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Co-educational, Day school |
| Motto | English: Be Thorough |
| Established | 1858 |
| Principal | Maureen Hallahan |
| Enrolment | ~300 (K-6) |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colour(s) | Navy Blue and White |
| Website | Vaucluse PS |
Vaucluse Public School, (abbreviation VPS) is a school located in Vaucluse Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is a co-educational public school operated by the New South Wales Department of Education and Training with students from years K to 6. The school was established in 1858.
History
It was opened in 1858 and celebrated 150 years in 2008.
Notable alumni
- Malcolm Turnbull, (b. 1954) Australian Politician, Member for Division of Wentworth since October 2004 and former federal Leader of the Opposition.
- Russell Crowe, Academy Award-winning actor.
- Simon Townsend, Journalist and TV personality.
- Joshua Gans, Professor and economist
- Jan Hansen, Mathematics Teacher and researcher.
See also
- List of Government schools in New South Wales
External links
- Vaucluse Public School website
- New South Wales Department of Education and Training - Vaucluse Public School