Small independent faith-based combined school (93 students, Prep–10) in inner regional Newstead, Tasmania.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B+ overall.
Newstead Christian School is also known as NCS Newstead.
Newstead Christian School has an overall SchoolRank score of 65.5/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 60/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1080, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (74/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Newstead Christian School has about 93 students across 11 year levels, so roughly 8 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 534, Writing 536, Numeracy 517, Spelling 508, Grammar 532. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Newstead Christian School is a very small independent combined school with approximately 93 students. It offers education for years Prep-10. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Newstead Christian School has approximate annual tuition fees of $3,375. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 57/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Newstead Christian School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Newstead Christian School is located in Newstead, TAS, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1080 (78th 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.