Newtown High School of Performing Arts
Newtown High School of Performing Arts is a government secondary school in Newtown, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1127, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,145 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% 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 High School of Performing Arts compares
By ICSEA, Newtown High School of Performing Arts ranks 49th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newtown Public School, a government primary 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 High School of Performing Arts scores 1127, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Newtown High School of Performing Arts
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newtown High School of Performing Arts | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 0.1 km | 1140 | 13 higher | 272 |
| Erskineville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Erskineville | 0.7 km | 1155 | 28 higher | 334 |
| Camdenville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 0.8 km | 1132 | 5 higher | 310 |
| Newtown North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 1.1 km | 1132 | 5 higher | 221 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newtown High School of Performing Arts a government school?
Yes, Newtown High School of Performing Arts is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Newtown High School of Performing Arts offer?
Newtown High School of Performing Arts offers 7-12.
What is Newtown High School of Performing Arts's ICSEA score?
Newtown High School of Performing Arts has an ICSEA score of 1127, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newtown High School of Performing Arts?
Newtown High School of Performing Arts has 1,145 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newtown High School of Performing Arts?
The nearest schools to Newtown High School of Performing Arts are Newtown Public School (0.1 km), Australia Street Infants School (0.4 km), The Athena School (0.5 km).
Where is Newtown High School of Performing Arts located?
Newtown High School of Performing Arts is located in Newtown, NSW 2042. Visit the school website at https://newtown-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.