Newington College
Newington College is an independent secondary school in Stanmore, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1182, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,072 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
Stanmore NSW 2048. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Newington College compares
By ICSEA, Newington College ranks 18th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 32 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Stanmore Public School, a government primary school 0.3 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. Newington College scores 1182, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Newington College 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.
Schools near Newington College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newington College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Stanmore | 0.3 km | 1138 | 44 lower | 560 |
| Wilkins Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marrickville | 0.7 km | 1135 | 47 lower | 508 |
| Marrickville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marrickville | 0.9 km | 1090 | 92 lower | 213 |
| Marrickville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Marrickville | 1.1 km | 1052 | 130 lower | 625 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newington College a government school?
No, Newington College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Newington College offer?
Newington College offers K-12.
What is Newington College's ICSEA score?
Newington College has an ICSEA score of 1182, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newington College?
Newington College has 2,072 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newington College?
The nearest schools to Newington College are Stanmore Public School (0.3 km), Newington College - Wyvern House Preparatory School (0.4 km), St Michael's Catholic Primary School (0.6 km).
Where is Newington College located?
Newington College is located in Stanmore, NSW 2048. Visit the school website at https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/.