Tiny government combined school (8 students, T–6) in very remote Newcastle Waters, NT.
Newcastle Waters School is also known as NWS Newcastle Waters.
Newcastle Waters School is a very small government combined school with approximately 8 students. It offers education for years T-6. 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 Waters 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 Waters School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 48%, which is below the national benchmark.
Newcastle Waters School is located in Newcastle Waters, NT, classified as a very remote school. With an ICSEA of 694 (1th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.