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Schools in Newman

There are 5 schools in Newman: 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 4 government schools and 1 independent school. Government schools in Newman are run by the Western Australia education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Newman

Private schools in and near East Pilbara, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Newman

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Newman

At a glance

Schools in Newman in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 4 to 18.
  • They have about 1,146 students enrolled, 229 per school on average; the largest is South Newman Primary School with 426.
  • 1 of the 5 schools (20%) is Catholic or independent and charges fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Newman

  1. South Newman Primary School 426 students
  2. Newman Senior High School 357 students
  3. Newman Primary School 265 students
  4. Jigalong Remote Community School 86 students
  5. Parnngurr Community School 12 students
Questions

Schools in Newman: common questions

How many schools are there in Newman WA?
There are 5 schools in Newman WA, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Newman WA?
1 Catholic and independent school, 20% of all schools in Newman WA.
What is the largest school in Newman WA?
South Newman Primary School, with 426 students. Next are Newman Senior High School (357), Newman Primary School (265) and Jigalong Remote Community School (86).
Are there single-sex schools in Newman WA?
No. All 5 schools in Newman WA take both boys and girls.