WA · Government Combined
Gladys Newton School
Balga 6061 · K-12
Gladys Newton School is a government combined school in Balga, WA offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1008, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 157 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 38% have a language background other than English.
How Gladys Newton School compares
By ICSEA, Gladys Newton School ranks 98th of the 210 combined schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Majella Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Gladys Newton School scores 1008 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Gladys Newton School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Balga
Gladys Newton School is located in Balga, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,299/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 13,864.
View full Balga suburb profile →Schools near Gladys Newton School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gladys Newton School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majella Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Balga | 0.2 km | 958 | 50 lower | 233 |
| Warriapendi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balga | 0.2 km | 965 | 43 lower | 266 |
| Balga Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Balga | 0.4 km | 909 | 99 lower | 596 |
| Balga Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balga | 0.6 km | 937 | 71 lower | 213 |
| John Septimus Roe Anglican Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Mirrabooka | 0.9 km | 1075 | 67 higher | 1,702 |
| Emmanuel Christian Community School - Casserley Avenue CampusIndependent Combined · Girrawheen | 1.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Emmanuel Christian Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Girrawheen | 1.1 km | 973 | 35 lower | 711 |
| North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre - North Balga CampusGovernment Primary · Balga | 1.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| North Balga Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balga | 1.2 km | 922 | 86 lower | 276 |
| Mercy CollegeCatholic Combined · Koondoola | 1.4 km | 988 | 20 lower | 1,574 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gladys Newton School a government school?
Yes, Gladys Newton School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gladys Newton School offer?
Gladys Newton School offers K-12.
What is Gladys Newton School's ICSEA score?
Gladys Newton School has an ICSEA score of 1008, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gladys Newton School?
Gladys Newton School has 157 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gladys Newton School?
The nearest schools to Gladys Newton School are Majella Catholic Primary School (0.2 km), Warriapendi Primary School (0.2 km), Balga Senior High School (0.4 km).
Where is Gladys Newton School located?
Gladys Newton School is located in Balga, WA 6061. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6011.