Vaucluse Public School

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 with students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school was established in 1858.

Vaucluse Public School
Address
Cambridge Avenue Vaucluse, Sydney , New South Wales , 2030 Australia
Coordinates	33°51′02.59″S 151°16′52.39″E
Information
Type	Public, co-educational, day school
Motto	Be Thorough
Established	1858
Principal	Nicole Tainsh
Enrolment	~300 (K–6)
Campus	Urban
Colour(s)	Navy blue and white
Website	Vaucluse PS

History

It was opened in 1858 and celebrated 150 years in 2008.

Notable alumni

• Russell Crowe, Academy Award-winning actor
• Joshua Gans, professor and economist
• Simon Townsend, journalist and TV personality
• Malcolm Turnbull, 29th Prime Minister of Australia (2015–2018)
• Peter Weir, film director

See also

• List of Government schools in New South Wales

External links

• Vaucluse Public School website