Very small government co-ed junior school in Hillsborough, NSW; 63 students.
Newcastle Junior School is also known as NJS Hillsborough.
Newcastle Junior School is a very small government special school with approximately 63 students. 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.
Newcastle Junior 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.
Newcastle Junior School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.4:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below average.
Newcastle Junior School is located in Hillsborough, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 940 (21st percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.