Xi’an Railroad No. 5 Primary School is a well-known public primary school in Beilin District, renowned for its rigorous management and high promotion rates.
Introduction
Located on Youyi East Road in Beilin District, Xi'an Railroad No. 5 Primary School was established in 1958. Currently, the school has 43 teaching classes, accommodating over 2,300 students and nearly 100 teaching staff.
Over the years, the school has innovated actively and practiced boldly, proposing the overarching goal of: "Building first-class facilities, fostering first-class school ethos, cultivating first-class faculty, and nurturing first-class students."
The school has strengthened management, deepened reforms, actively promoted quality education, and developed an educational system with distinctive Tiewu characteristics.
In 2023, Tiewu Primary School (Main Campus) opened 10 first-grade classes, enrolling 450 new students, while Tiewu No. 2 Primary School opened 6 first-grade classes, enrolling 270 new students.
Faculty
98% of teaching staff hold associate or bachelor’s degrees, including 8 with master’s degrees.Over 40% are Grade 1 teachers (senior-level).The school boasts over 20 provincial and municipal-level academic leaders, backbone teachers, teaching experts, and rising stars.
Teaching Features
Strong emphasis on study habits and exam-oriented education.Known for its heavy homework load, which can be stressful for students.Chinese language education is particularly outstanding, with many regional and national language competitions hosted at the school.
Extracurricular Activities & Achievements
Football Club ("Locomotive Kids Football Club")
Won championships in Xi’an and Beilin District for several consecutive years.One of the Top 100 National Football Training Schools.
Table Tennis Team
Won the Railway Ministry's "Red Scarf Cup" Girls’ Team Championship and Boys’ Team Runner-Up.Four players awarded National Second-Level Athlete status.Represented Shaanxi Province in national competitions with notable success.
Orchestra
Won major awards at Xi’an’s "Red May" Competition.
Dance Team
Performed at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala and participated in the "Heart-to-Heart" Art Troupe’s Western China Tour (A Journey Together).
Other Honors
Named "Modern Educational Technology Experimental School" by the Ministry of Education.Awarded "National Reading and Education Characteristic School" by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League.Recognized as "Model Primary School," "Safe Campus," "Green School," "Best Evaluation Unit," "Electrified Education Experimental School," and "Red Scarf Demonstration School" by Shaanxi Province.Grade 1 Primary School, Football Tradition School, and Electrified Education Experimental School in Xi’an.The Young Pioneers Brigade was honored as a National Red Flag Brigade.
The school continues to strive for excellence under the guidance of scientific development, fostering a harmonious campus and promoting research-driven education.
Addresses
Tiewu Primary School (Main Campus): Youyi East Road, Tiejian San Street, Beilin District, Xi’an.Tiewu No. 2 Primary School: No. 7, Tiejian Yi Street, Youyi East Road, Beilin District, Xi’an.
Middle School Pairing (Reference)
Tiewu No. 2 Primary School → Zhongtie Middle School (Railway Middle School).
Curriculum Highlights (Grades 1-2):
English, Science, IT, Chinese Classics, Calligraphy, and Football classes.Daily noon reading of classical Chinese texts is mandatory.
Academic Rigor:
Heavy focus on advanced learning:
First-graders must memorize and write all recognized characters.During preview assignments, students are required to form three phrases per word (six if duplicates exist).Extensive research is expected, with nightly homework including two small test papers per subject plus internal workbooks.
Management:
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is highly active, allowing homeroom teachers to focus entirely on teaching.Notifications are efficiently distributed via a layered system ensuring all parents receive updates promptly.
Note: Tiewu Primary School is often regarded as one of Xi’an’s most demanding yet rewarding public schools, particularly for families valuing academic excellence and extracurricular depth.
