Newcastle Grammar School
Newcastle Grammar School is an independent combined school in The Hill, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1181, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,049 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
The Hill NSW 2300. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Newcastle Grammar School compares
By ICSEA, Newcastle Grammar School ranks 13th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is Newcastle Grammar Bolton Street Campus, an independent secondary school 0.2 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 Grammar School scores 1181, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Newcastle Grammar School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About The Hill
Newcastle Grammar School is located in The Hill, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,849/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 2,076.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
The Hill suburb profileSchools near Newcastle Grammar School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newcastle Grammar School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newcastle | 0.3 km | 1112 | 69 lower | 260 |
| Newcastle High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hamilton | 2.0 km | 1027 | 154 lower | 1,072 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Merewether | 2.1 km | 1141 | 40 lower | 387 |
| Stockton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Stockton | 2.1 km | 1000 | 181 lower | 254 |
| The Junction Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merewether | 2.3 km | 1115 | 66 lower | 450 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newcastle Grammar School a government school?
No, Newcastle Grammar School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Newcastle Grammar School offer?
Newcastle Grammar School offers K-12.
What is Newcastle Grammar School's ICSEA score?
Newcastle Grammar School has an ICSEA score of 1181, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newcastle Grammar School?
Newcastle Grammar School has 1,049 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newcastle Grammar School?
The nearest schools to Newcastle Grammar School are Newcastle Grammar Bolton Street Campus (0.2 km), Newcastle East Public School (0.3 km), Indie School Newcastle (0.6 km).
Where is Newcastle Grammar School located?
Newcastle Grammar School is located in The Hill, NSW 2300. Visit the school website at http://www.ngs.nsw.edu.au.