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 have now closed. Registrations for the next competition will open early in 2027! Should you wish to know more information please email maths@newcastlepermanent.com.au
Students are given 45 minutes to complete 35 questions without help from calculators.
All participating students receive a certificate, with the top 3 students claiming cash prizes.
Use maths in everyday life scenarios, from measuring dinner ingredients to keeping a household budget.
Participate in Australia's largest and longest running primary school mathematics competition.
Eligible schools were invited to register via their school's general administration email address using a unique registration link.
If you're unsure whether your school has registered, please check with your school's nominated Competition Contact or administration team before contacting us.
No action is required at this stage.
Your school's nominated Competition Contact will receive an email during the week prior to Competition Week containing:
Please keep an eye on your inbox, including your junk/spam folder, for communications from the Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition team.
Competition links and final instructions will be emailed to your school's nominated Competition Contact during the week prior to Competition Week.
If you haven't received the email by Friday 31 July:
No. Students can complete the competition at any time during Competition Week between:
The competition will be completed online via Microsoft Forms.
Students can access the competition using the link provided to their school's nominated Competition Contact. An accessible reader function is also available to support students with additional learning needs.
Yes. The competition can be completed on most devices with internet access, including laptops, desktop computers, Chromebooks and iPads.
Key dates following the competition are:
Registrations for the 2026 competition have now closed.
To express your interest in participating in 2027, please email maths@newcastlepermanent.com.au with your school name and contact details. We'll ensure your school receives information when registrations open next year.
Submit your enquiry to maths@newcastlepermanent.com.au
How much would Alice be paid for delivering 400 pamphlets if she is paid 6 cents per pamphlet?
The marked price for a bike is $1,250. What would the bike cost of a 20% discount is given?
A paddock on a farm is a rectangle 1.2km long and 200m wide. What is the area of the paddock?
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Alice would be paid $24.00 for delivering her pamphlets. |
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.
