Newman Senior Technical College
Newman Senior Technical College is a Catholic secondary school in Port Macquarie, NSW offering 11-12. With an ICSEA score of 996, it sits in the 45th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 327 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
Port Macquarie NSW 2444. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Newman Senior Technical College compares
By ICSEA, Newman Senior Technical College ranks 297th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Heritage Christian School, an independent combined school 0.7 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Newman Senior Technical College scores 996, near average.
Enrolment and location
Newman Senior Technical College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Port Macquarie
Newman Senior Technical College is located in Port Macquarie, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,282/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 47,693.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Port Macquarie suburb profileSchools near Newman Senior Technical College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newman Senior Technical College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Port Macquarie | 0.7 km | 1032 | 36 higher | 345 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Port Macquarie | 2.1 km | 1017 | 21 higher | 397 |
| Westport Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Macquarie | 2.2 km | 888 | 108 lower | 365 |
| Hastings Secondary College, Westport CampusGovernment Secondary · Port Macquarie | 2.3 km | 919 | 77 lower | 612 |
| St Agnes' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Port Macquarie | 2.7 km | 1029 | 33 higher | 553 |
| St Peter's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Port Macquarie | 3.6 km | 1075 | 79 higher | 534 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newman Senior Technical College a government school?
No, Newman Senior Technical College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Newman Senior Technical College offer?
Newman Senior Technical College offers 11-12.
What is Newman Senior Technical College's ICSEA score?
Newman Senior Technical College has an ICSEA score of 996, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newman Senior Technical College?
Newman Senior Technical College has 327 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newman Senior Technical College?
The nearest schools to Newman Senior Technical College are Heritage Christian School (0.7 km), Nautilus Senior College (1.6 km), St Joseph's Primary School (2.1 km).
Where is Newman Senior Technical College located?
Newman Senior Technical College is located in Port Macquarie, NSW 2444. Visit the school website at http://www.newman.nsw.edu.au.