Newington College
Stanmore, New South Wales · Uniting Church · Boys · Prep to Year 12
Newington College holds a Schools360 score of 89.3%, placing it in the Elite tier and 16th among New South Wales schools assessed. Local day fees for 2026 range from $27,819 to $48,141 a year across year levels, as published by the school.
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Elite tier
the highest tier on Schools360, reflecting exceptional overall performance
S360 score: 89.3%
Newington College is a boys', Uniting Church, Mega school from Prep to Year 12 in Stanmore, New South Wales. It sits in the Elite tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Elite tier. It reaches Elite tier for Academic Performance Years 7 to 10.
Schools360 scoring overview
The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.
National median: 71.7%
National median: 78.3%
National median: 76.7%
National median: 80.0%
National median: 75.0%
Schools360 scoring factors
Academic Excellence
Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.
Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.
Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.
Student Wellbeing
Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.
Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.
Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.
Learning Opportunities
Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.
Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.
Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.
Learning Environment
Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.
Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.
Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.
Institutional Excellence
Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.
Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.
Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.
Key information
- Affiliation
- Uniting Church
- Year range
- Prep to Year 12
- Gender
- Boys
- Boarding
- Yes
- Total enrolments
- 2,067
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
- Location
- Stanmore, New South Wales
ICSEA
Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.
Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
NAPLAN
Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.
2025 NAPLAN results
| Year level | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar and Punctuation | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | 457(+19) | 461(+19) | 467(+34) | 490(+42) | 489(+53) |
| Year 5 | 550(+29) | 533(+25) | 537(+27) | 564(+32) | 584(+60) |
| Year 7 | 601(+35) | 586(+17) | 583(+23) | 602(+33) | 634(+58) |
| Year 9 | 630(+34) | 626(+15) | 608(+22) | 626(+32) | 669(+64) |
- Year level
- Year 3
- Reading
- 457(+19)
- Writing
- 461(+19)
- Spelling
- 467(+34)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 490(+42)
- Numeracy
- 489(+53)
- Year level
- Year 5
- Reading
- 550(+29)
- Writing
- 533(+25)
- Spelling
- 537(+27)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 564(+32)
- Numeracy
- 584(+60)
- Year level
- Year 7
- Reading
- 601(+35)
- Writing
- 586(+17)
- Spelling
- 583(+23)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 602(+33)
- Numeracy
- 634(+58)
- Year level
- Year 9
- Reading
- 630(+34)
- Writing
- 626(+15)
- Spelling
- 608(+22)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 626(+32)
- Numeracy
- 669(+64)
Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
Senior secondary results
Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.
2023
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| HSC success rate | 12.8% |
| SMH Rank | #138 |
- Result
- HSC success rate
- Figure
- 12.8%
- Result
- SMH Rank
- Figure
- #138
Source: Schools360 research, extracted 2026-08-20.
Ranked alongside
Newington College sits 16th in the New South Wales ranking.
- Directly above: 15th, MLC School
- Directly below: 17th, Wenona School
Also ranked on these lists
- Best private schools in Australia
- Best private boys schools in Australia
- Best private independent schools in Australia
- Best private boarding schools in Australia
- Best private boys schools in New South Wales
- Best private independent schools in New South Wales
- Best private boarding schools in New South Wales
2026 fees
All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.
| Year level | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Prep | $27,819 |
| Year 1 | $27,891 |
| Year 2 | $27,891 |
| Year 3 | $32,067 |
| Year 4 | $32,067 |
| Year 5 | $37,656 |
| Year 6 | $37,656 |
| Year 7 | $44,298 |
| Year 8 | $44,298 |
| Year 9 | $47,052 |
| Year 10 | $47,169 |
| Year 11 | $48,141 |
| Year 12 | $48,141 |
- Local day students fees, 2026
- Year level
- Prep
- Annual fee
- $27,819
- Year level
- Year 1
- Annual fee
- $27,891
- Year level
- Year 2
- Annual fee
- $27,891
- Year level
- Year 3
- Annual fee
- $32,067
- Year level
- Year 4
- Annual fee
- $32,067
- Year level
- Year 5
- Annual fee
- $37,656
- Year level
- Year 6
- Annual fee
- $37,656
- Year level
- Year 7
- Annual fee
- $44,298
- Year level
- Year 8
- Annual fee
- $44,298
- Year level
- Year 9
- Annual fee
- $47,052
- Year level
- Year 10
- Annual fee
- $47,169
- Year level
- Year 11
- Annual fee
- $48,141
- Year level
- Year 12
- Annual fee
- $48,141
Additional information on fees
All-inclusive published figure; no separate tuition/levy breakdown available.
Banded with Years 1–2.
Banded with Years 3–4.
Banded with Years 5–6.
Banded with Years 7–8.
Banded with Years 11-12.
Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-21.
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Common questions
What year levels does Newington College teach?
Newington College teaches Prep to Year 12.
Is Newington College a boys, girls or co-ed school?
Newington College is a Boys school.
What sector is Newington College in?
Newington College is classified as Independent.
Does Newington College offer boarding?
Yes, Newington College offers boarding.
How many students attend Newington College?
Newington College has 2,067 students.
What is the student to teacher ratio at Newington College?
Newington College's student to teacher ratio is 9.3 to 1.
What Schools360 tier does Newington College sit in?
Newington College sits in the Elite tier, the highest tier on Schools360, reflecting exceptional overall performance.
What is Newington College's strongest area on Schools360?
Newington College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Elite tier.
Where does Newington College rank?
Newington College ranks 16th among private schools in New South Wales.
Where is Newington College located?
Newington College is located in Stanmore, New South Wales.