Newcastle East Public School vs Newcastle Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 292 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle East Public School
Newcastle · Government primary · K-6
260 students · ICSEA 1112
Newcastle Grammar School
The Hill · Independent combined · K-12
1,049 students · ICSEA 1181
| Measure | Newcastle East Public School Newcastle NSW | Newcastle Grammar School The Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #369 of 1,619 | #6 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1175 of 4,908 | #21 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 260 | 1,049 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 126 | 538 / 511 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 114 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1181 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 97.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 62.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Newcastle 2300 | The Hill 2300 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | newcastlee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.ngs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newcastle Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (87.8 vs 68.3).
- •Newcastle Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newcastle Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.1).
- •Newcastle Grammar School is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 260.
- •Newcastle Grammar School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -2%).
- •Newcastle East Public School is a government school while Newcastle Grammar School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle East Public School better than Newcastle Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Newcastle Grammar School ranks higher (87.8 vs 68.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Newcastle East Public School and Newcastle Grammar School?
About 292 m in a straight line, between Newcastle and The Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newcastle East Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newcastle Grammar School has 10.7.
How do Newcastle East Public School and Newcastle Grammar School rank in NSW?
Newcastle East Public School is 369th of 1,619 and Newcastle Grammar School is 6th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.