Sri-Lankan community resources in Newcastle, NSW

There are two online communities in the Hunter region to assist with your transition:

• Sri Lankans in Newcastle
• Newcastle and Hunter Region Sri Lankans 

Looking to move into Newcastle, NSW, whether it is renting or move into the Hunter region, finding housing within highly-rated school zones can be competitive if looking to move with your children. 

For assistance with real estate in the Newcastle region, contact Sitha on 0412 444 004. 

If you're looking for good schools in the region, consider some of the public schools in the region of Mayfield, New Lambton South, The Junction, Adamstown, Wallsend.

You can use the NSW School Finder to assist your journey - https://schoolfinder.education.nsw.gov.au/.

For recommended high schools, see the list below:

- St. Philip's Christian College, Waratah

- Bishop Tyrell Anglican College, Fletcher

- Hunter Christian School, Mayfield

- Merewether High School, Broadmeadow

- St. Francis Xavier College, Hamilton

To maintain a connection to Sri Lankan heritage, families in Newcastle often utilise community-run language schools that operate on weekends: 

• Newcastle Tamil School: Operated by the Newcastle Tamil Sangam, this school offers Tamil language classes on Sundays at Garden Suburb Public School.
• Hunter Sinhala School - Dedicated to preserving Sri Lankan culture and teaching Sinhala in the Newcastle community.