Newman Catholic College
Newman Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Smithfield, QLD offering 7-10. With an ICSEA score of 1046, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 625 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Smithfield QLD 4878. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Newman Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Newman Catholic College ranks 55th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State 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 Catholic College scores 1046, near average.
Enrolment and location
Newman Catholic College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Newman Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newman Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Smithfield | 0.8 km | 983 | 63 lower | 1,135 |
| Holy Cross SchoolCatholic Primary · Trinity Park | 0.9 km | 1058 | 12 higher | 572 |
| Tropical North Learning Academy - Trinity Beach State SchoolGovernment Primary · Trinity Beach | 2.6 km | 996 | 50 lower | 899 |
| Yorkeys Knob State SchoolGovernment Primary · Yorkeys Knob | 3.3 km | 998 | 48 lower | 321 |
| Caravonica State SchoolGovernment Primary · Caravonica | 3.9 km | 1020 | 26 lower | 540 |
| Northern Beaches Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kewarra Beach | 4.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newman Catholic College a government school?
No, Newman Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Newman Catholic College offer?
Newman Catholic College offers 7-10.
What is Newman Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Newman Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1046, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newman Catholic College?
Newman Catholic College has 625 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newman Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Newman Catholic College are Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School (0.8 km), Holy Cross School (0.9 km), Tropical North Learning Academy - Trinity Beach State School (2.6 km).
Where is Newman Catholic College located?
Newman Catholic College is located in Smithfield, QLD 4878. Visit the school website at https://www.newman.qld.edu.au.