Newcastle Grammar School vs Newington College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 122 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Grammar School
The Hill · Independent combined · K-12
1,049 students · ICSEA 1181
Newington College
Stanmore · Independent combined · K-12
2,072 students · ICSEA 1182
| Measure | Newcastle Grammar School The Hill NSW | Newington College Stanmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 314 | #9 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #21 of 1,259 | #26 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,049 | 2,072 |
| Girls / boys | 538 / 511 | 0 / 2,072 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | 240 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1181 | 1182 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.7 | 228.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.1 | 135.4 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | The Hill 2300 | Stanmore 2048 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ngs.nsw.edu.au | www.newington.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (87.8 vs 86.9).
- •Newington College has the higher ICSEA (1182 vs 1181), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newington College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.7).
- •Newington College is the larger school with 2,072 students compared with 1,049.
- •Newcastle Grammar School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 3%).
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 Grammar School better than Newington College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newcastle Grammar School and Newington College?
About 122 km in a straight line, between The Hill and Stanmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newcastle Grammar School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newington College has 9.1.
How do Newcastle Grammar School and Newington College rank in NSW?
Newcastle Grammar School is 6th of 314 and Newington College is 9th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.