Vaucluse Public School

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Vaucluse Public School
Address
Vaucluse Public School
Cambridge Avenue

Vaucluse, Sydney
, ,
2030

Australia
Coordinates 33°51′02.59″S151°16′52.39″E / 33.8507194°S 151.2812194°E / -33.8507194; 151.2812194
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Type Public, co-educational, day school
MottoBe Thorough
Established1858
PrincipalMaureen Hallahan
Enrolment~300 (K-6)
CampusUrban
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 with students from years K to 6. The school was established in 1858.

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History

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

Notable alumni

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