Very small independent co-ed school (52 students, K–10) in Newtown, Sydney, with significant cultural diversity.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and solid student growth; the result is a B+ overall.
The Athena School is also known as Theathena.
The Athena School has an overall SchoolRank score of 66/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 57/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1058, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (69/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
The Athena School has about 52 students across 11 year levels, so roughly 5 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 466, Writing 475, Numeracy 501, Spelling 491, Grammar 520. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
The Athena School is a very small independent combined school with approximately 52 students. It offers education for years K-10. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
The Athena School has approximate annual tuition fees of $18,087. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 34/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
The Athena School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 68% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
The Athena School is located in Newtown, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1058 (71th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.