TAS · Government Secondary
Newstead College
Newstead 7250 · 11-12
Newstead College is a government secondary school in Newstead, TAS offering 11-12. With an ICSEA score of 947, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 422 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
How Newstead College compares
By ICSEA, Newstead College ranks 25th of the 47 secondary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Launceston Preparatory School, an independent primary school 0.5 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. Newstead College scores 947 — below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Newstead College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newstead College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Launceston Preparatory SchoolIndependent Primary · Launceston | 0.5 km | 1143 | 196 higher | 112 |
| Newstead Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Newstead | 0.7 km | 1080 | 133 higher | 93 |
| Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin CampusIndependent Primary · Launceston | 0.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Launceston Church Grammar School - Junior CampusIndependent Primary · East Launceston | 1.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| East Launceston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · East Launceston | 1.2 km | 1046 | 99 higher | 501 |
| St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Newstead | 1.4 km | 1033 | 86 higher | 315 |
| Northern Support SchoolGovernment Combined · Ravenswood | 1.4 km | 931 | 16 lower | 107 |
| Launceston Big Picture SchoolGovernment Secondary · Invermay | 1.9 km | 1000 | 53 higher | 95 |
| Scotch Oakburn CollegeIndependent Combined · Newstead | 1.9 km | 1119 | 172 higher | 1,164 |
| Indie School - Devonport (Launceston Campus)Independent Secondary · Launceston | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newstead College a government school?
Yes, Newstead College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Newstead College offer?
Newstead College offers 11-12.
What is Newstead College's ICSEA score?
Newstead College has an ICSEA score of 947, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newstead College?
Newstead College has 422 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newstead College?
The nearest schools to Newstead College are The Launceston Preparatory School (0.5 km), Newstead Christian School (0.7 km), Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin Campus (0.7 km).
Where is Newstead College located?
Newstead College is located in Newstead, TAS 7250. Visit the school website at https://newsteadcollege.education.tas.edu.au/.