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Schools in Newtown

There are 6 schools in Newtown: 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 5 government schools and 1 independent school. Government schools in Newtown are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Newtown

Independent primary and secondary school

The Athena School

Kindergarten to Year 10 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Inner West, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Newtown

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Newtown

At a glance

Schools in Newtown in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 4 to 18.
  • They have about 2,104 students enrolled, 351 per school on average; the largest is Newtown High School of Performing Arts with 1,145.
  • 1 of the 6 schools (17%) is Catholic or independent and charges fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Newtown

  1. Newtown High School of Performing Arts 1,145 students
  2. Camdenville Public School 310 students
  3. Newtown Public School 272 students
  4. Newtown North Public School 221 students
  5. Australia Street Infants School 104 students
Questions

Schools in Newtown: common questions

How many schools are there in Newtown NSW?
There are 6 schools in Newtown NSW, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Newtown NSW?
1 Catholic and independent school, 17% of all schools in Newtown NSW.
What is the largest school in Newtown NSW?
Newtown High School of Performing Arts, with 1,145 students. Next are Camdenville Public School (310), Newtown Public School (272) and Newtown North Public School (221).
Are there single-sex schools in Newtown NSW?
No. All 6 schools in Newtown NSW take both boys and girls.