Newtown High School of Performing Arts vs St Peters Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown High School of Performing Arts
Newtown · Government high school · 7-12
1,145 students · ICSEA 1127
St Peters Public School
St Peters · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Newtown High School of Performing Arts Newtown NSW | St Peters Public School St Peters NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 539 | #162 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #176 of 1,472 | #591 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,145 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 677 / 468 | 76 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | – | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 205 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 195 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Newtown 2042 | St Peters 2044 |
| Council area | Sydney | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | newtown-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stpeters-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.8 vs 74.4).
- •Newtown High School of Performing Arts has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1099), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peters Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.0).
- •Newtown High School of Performing Arts is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 154.
- •St Peters Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 4%).
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 Newtown High School of Performing Arts better than St Peters Public School?
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 Newtown High School of Performing Arts and St Peters Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newtown and St Peters in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newtown High School of Performing Arts has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peters Public School has 13.4.
How do Newtown High School of Performing Arts and St Peters Public School rank in NSW?
Newtown High School of Performing Arts is 62nd of 539 and St Peters Public School is 162nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.