Small independent co-ed secondary school (79 students, Years 7–9) in Newcastle West, NSW.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Novoschool has an overall SchoolRank score of 57/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 59/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1077, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Novoschool, Year 7 students averaged 580 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 559, below the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. 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.
Novoschool is a very small independent secondary school with approximately 79 students. It offers education for years 7-9. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Novoschool has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is moderate.
Novoschool is located in Newcastle West, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1077 (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.