Newman College
Newman College is an independent combined school in Churchlands, WA offering PP-12. With an ICSEA score of 1121, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,824 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 19% of students have a language background other than English.
Churchlands WA 6018. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Newman College compares
By ICSEA, Newman College ranks 17th of the 210 combined schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Churchlands Senior High School, a government secondary school 0.8 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. Newman College scores 1121, above average.
Enrolment and location
Newman 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.
About Churchlands
Newman College is located in Churchlands, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,314/wk and median rent of $365/wk. Population: 3,638.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Churchlands suburb profileSchools near Newman College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newman College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchlands Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Churchlands | 0.8 km | 1115 | 6 lower | 2,221 |
| Churchlands Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Floreat | 0.9 km | 1169 | 48 higher | 481 |
| Hale SchoolIndependent Combined · Wembley Downs | 1.4 km | 1161 | 40 higher | 1,623 |
| Floreat Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Floreat | 1.6 km | 1173 | 52 higher | 571 |
| Woodlands Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Woodlands | 1.6 km | 1122 | 1 higher | 359 |
| Holy Rosary SchoolCatholic Primary · Doubleview | 1.6 km | 1128 | 7 higher | 392 |
| Wembley Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wembley Downs | 2.1 km | 1134 | 13 higher | 382 |
| Kapinara Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · City Beach | 2.2 km | 1166 | 45 higher | 348 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newman College a government school?
No, Newman College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Newman College offer?
Newman College offers PP-12.
What is Newman College's ICSEA score?
Newman College has an ICSEA score of 1121, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newman College?
Newman College has 1,824 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newman College?
The nearest schools to Newman College are Churchlands Senior High School (0.8 km), Churchlands Primary School (0.9 km), Newman College - Marian Campus (1.3 km).
Where is Newman College located?
Newman College is located in Churchlands, WA 6018. Visit the school website at http://www.newman.wa.edu.au.