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.
Newman College is also known as Newman Churchlands.
Median ATAR 86.0 ranks #3 of 6 Western Australia schools. Within Western Australia Independent schools, ranks #2 of 3.
40.2% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #2 of 6 Western Australia schools.
Newman College has an overall SchoolRank score of 61.2/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (Good) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1121 (90th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades B+ (Good).
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 an 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 grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against 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 good.
Newman College has a median ATAR of 86.0. The top ATAR was 99.75. 40.2% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. Newman College's official WACE results: Achieved the WACE (2025), 99%. They cover 182 students in full-time, WACE-eligible Year 12. The Year 12 completion rate is 99%. 87.36% of students received a university offer.
Newman College is located in Churchlands, WA, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1121 (90th 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.