Newcastle Senior School
Special school in Waratah, NSW
About Newcastle Senior School
Newcastle Senior School is a government special school located in Waratah, Sydney's North Shore. As a NSW public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from U.
With 37 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 960 (29th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 3:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Waratah, NSW 2298
- Website newcastles-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Special (U)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 37 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 10 (11.1 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 12 (9.4 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 960 (29th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 22%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 28 (76%)
Girls: 9 (24%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 21%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 79%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 40%
Lower 31%
Upper 17%
Top 12%