Large independent co-ed school, K–12, in Stanmore NSW with four campuses.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level; the result is an A- overall.
Newington College is also known as Newington Stanmore.
7 HSC Top Achievers — #21 of 240 New South Wales schools.
Newington College has an overall SchoolRank score of 72.4/100, rated "Excellent". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A− (Excellent) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1182 (99th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Newington College, Year 3 students averaged 473 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 554, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 601, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 632, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Newington College is a large Independent combined school with approximately 2,072 students. It offers education for years K-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Newington College has approximate annual tuition fees of $34,309. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades B (Average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Newington College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is excellent.
In the 2025 HSC, 9 students at Newington College were all-round achievers, with results in the top band across 10 or more units. The school had 7 top achiever places across 2025 HSC courses.
Newington College is located in Stanmore, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1182 (99th 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.