Thornton Public School, situated North West of Newcastle in the lower Hunter, is set on 22 acres with large green spaces, playing fields and a stand of old growth forest cared for by community land-care initiatives. Our school is an inclusive primary school that caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and currently has 770 students in 31 classes. Our 47 teachers cater for the individual educational, social and emotional needs of all students.