Newcastle High School
Newcastle High School is a government secondary school in Hamilton, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1027, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,072 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Hamilton NSW 2303. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Newcastle High School compares
By ICSEA, Newcastle High School ranks 231st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hamilton South Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Newcastle High School scores 1027, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Newcastle High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newcastle High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merewether | 0.5 km | 1139 | 112 higher | 362 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Merewether | 0.6 km | 1141 | 114 higher | 387 |
| St Francis Xavier's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Hamilton | 0.7 km | 1096 | 69 higher | 959 |
| The Junction Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merewether | 0.9 km | 1115 | 88 higher | 450 |
| Hamilton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamilton | 1.6 km | 1106 | 79 higher | 306 |
| Newcastle East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newcastle | 1.8 km | 1112 | 85 higher | 260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newcastle High School a government school?
Yes, Newcastle High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Newcastle High School offer?
Newcastle High School offers 7-12.
What is Newcastle High School's ICSEA score?
Newcastle High School has an ICSEA score of 1027, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newcastle High School?
Newcastle High School has 1,072 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newcastle High School?
The nearest schools to Newcastle High School are Hamilton South Public School (0.5 km), Newcastle Grammar Park School Campus (0.5 km), St Joseph's Primary School (0.6 km).
Where is Newcastle High School located?
Newcastle High School is located in Hamilton, NSW 2303. Visit the school website at https://newcastle-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.