Small K–12 government co-ed school in Balga, WA with 157 students and very low fees.
Gladys Newton School is also known as GNS Balga.
Gladys Newton School is a very small government combined school with approximately 157 students. It offers education for years K-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Gladys Newton School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Gladys Newton School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 77% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 75%, which is below the national benchmark.
Gladys Newton School is located in Balga, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1008 (50th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.