Newman College is a co-educational independent school with a strong pastoral environment and traditional, structured approach.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages, solid student growth, and a median ATAR of 86.0; the result is a B overall.
Newman College is a co-educational independent school with a strong pastoral environment and traditional, structured approach. The school is known for excellence in its arts and music programs, alongside competitive sport and athletics. A Gifted and Talented program supports academically advanced students, while Homework Club provides learning assistance for those who need it.
Median ATAR 86.0 ranks #29 of 93 Western Australia schools. Within Western Australia Independent schools, ranks #17 of 39.
40.2% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #6 of 20 Western Australia schools.
Newman College has an overall SchoolRank score of 61.6/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 61/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1121, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (61/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Newman College, Year 3 students averaged 421 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 510, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 556, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 599, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. 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.
Newman College is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,824 students. It offers education for years PP-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Newman College has approximate annual tuition fees of $9,216. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 47/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Newman College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 47% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
Newman College has a median ATAR of 86.0. 40.2% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. The Year 12 completion rate is 99%. 87.36% of students received a university offer. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 168%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Newman College is located in Churchlands, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1121 (90th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.