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Our annual maths competition gives Year 5 and Year 6 students from across regional NSW the opportunity to test their numeracy and problem-solving skills.
One of Australia’s longest running annual mathematics competitions, the Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition is more than 40 years old. It now attracts almost 20,000 students from across the state.
The top performing students from each region are invited to attend a special awards presentation and further compete in the annual Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Challenge event towards the end of the school year.
Registrations for the Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition 2025 is now open!
Do you know a student who'd like to compete? Register their school now!
Challenging over half a million young minds since 1981.
Test your skills with one of the past exam papers. Remember: rulers and calculators are not allowed!
Download a PDF copy of past maths competition papers.
You’ve tested your maths skills. It’s time to find out how you went – good luck!
Download a PDF copy of the answers for all maths competition papers.
Alice would be paid $24.00 for delivering her pamphlets.
Play again
After spending 3/5 of $30.00, Jasmin has $12 left.
The cost of the $1,250 bike after a 20% discount would be $1,000.
A rectangle paddock that is 1.2km long, and 200m wide has an area of 24 ha.
Important Privacy Information Newcastle Permanent, part of Newcastle Greater Mutual Group Ltd (NGM Group) collects personal information while conducting the Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition. NGM Group may also film and photograph our community competitions for promotional and marketing purposes. Individual media consent agreements will be sought for students achieving high results. You can read more about how NGM Group handles personal information in our Privacy and Credit Reporting Policy, including how to make a complaint about a privacy issue. If you do not want you or your child to appear in images or footage captured at a Newcastle Permanent competition or event, please notify your school representative, or a member of our team via email at marketing@newcastlepermanent.com.au or by calling 13 19 87, or by visiting a branch.