Newtown State School
Newtown State School is a government primary school in Newtown, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 900, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 337 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 25% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 27% have a language background other than English.
Newtown QLD 4350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Newtown State School compares
By ICSEA, Newtown State School ranks 964th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Newtown State School scores 900, below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Newtown State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newtown State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowoomba | 0.3 km | 1029 | 129 higher | 454 |
| The Glennie SchoolIndependent Combined · Toowoomba | 0.4 km | 1073 | 173 higher | 700 |
| St Ursula's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Toowoomba | 0.7 km | 1043 | 143 higher | 401 |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Combined · Toowoomba | 0.8 km | 1017 | 117 higher | 930 |
| Toowoomba North State SchoolGovernment Primary · Toowoomba | 1.3 km | 909 | 9 higher | 237 |
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowoomba | 1.6 km | 998 | 98 higher | 234 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newtown State School a government school?
Yes, Newtown State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Newtown State School offer?
Newtown State School offers Prep-6.
What is Newtown State School's ICSEA score?
Newtown State School has an ICSEA score of 900, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newtown State School?
Newtown State School has 337 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newtown State School?
The nearest schools to Newtown State School are Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School (0.3 km), The Glennie School (0.4 km), St Ursula's College (0.7 km).
Where is Newtown State School located?
Newtown State School is located in Newtown, QLD 4350. Visit the school website at https://newtownss.eq.edu.au.