Newtown Public School
Newtown Public School is a government primary school in Newtown, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1140, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 272 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 25% have a language background other than English.
Newtown NSW 2042. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Newtown Public School compares
By ICSEA, Newtown Public School ranks 137th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 69 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 20th-highest ICSEA and the 29th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newtown High School of Performing Arts, a government secondary school 0.1 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. Newtown Public School scores 1140, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Newtown Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newtown Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown High School of Performing ArtsGovernment Secondary · Newtown | 0.1 km | 1127 | 13 lower | 1,145 |
| Erskineville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Erskineville | 0.6 km | 1155 | 15 higher | 334 |
| Camdenville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 0.8 km | 1132 | 8 lower | 310 |
| Newtown North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 1.1 km | 1132 | 8 lower | 221 |
| Darlington Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Chippendale | 1.2 km | 1030 | 110 lower | 147 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newtown Public School a government school?
Yes, Newtown Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Newtown Public School offer?
Newtown Public School offers K-6.
What is Newtown Public School's ICSEA score?
Newtown Public School has an ICSEA score of 1140, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newtown Public School?
Newtown Public School has 272 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newtown Public School?
The nearest schools to Newtown Public School are Newtown High School of Performing Arts (0.1 km), Australia Street Infants School (0.5 km), Erskineville Public School (0.6 km).
Where is Newtown Public School located?
Newtown Public School is located in Newtown, NSW 2042. Visit the school website at https://newtown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.