Newtown High School of Performing Arts
Newtown
, Sydney NSW
352 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
79.30
AU Guide Score
189
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
2
All Rounders
Student Count
4
Top Achievers
Student Count
1
First in Course
Student Count
Newtown Community & Property
Population Overview
6.1%
Chinese Population
14,690
Total Population
9,257
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
12,914
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
6.1%
Chinese
34.9%
English
27.0%
Aust
16.5%
Irish
11.4%
Scottish
Property Prices
$2.0M
Median House
$895K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$1,150
3BR House
$850
2BR House
$950
3BR Unit
$800
2BR Unit
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About This School
Newtown High School of Performing Arts is a government school located in Eastern Sydney, Newtown, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1100 students. 2025 HSC: 189 Distinguished Achievers (averaging over 0.6 per student, good results), 2 All-rounders, 4 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 79. Area: slightly above average, house median $1.95M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Newtown High School of Performing Arts achieved 189 Distinguished Achievers, averaging over 0.6 per student, good results, 2 All-round Achievers, 4 Top Achievers in Course, and 1 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 79 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Newtown High School of Performing Arts is a government school located in Newtown, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1100 students. Government schools are zoned; check education.nsw.gov.au for catchment areas.
Newtown High School of Performing Arts is located in 悉尼东区, Newtown (NSW). According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 14,690, with Chinese comprising 6.10%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: English (34.94%), Aust (26.98%), Irish (16.49%), Scottish (11.38%), Chinese (6.08%).
Newtown High School of Performing Arts is located in 悉尼东区, Newtown. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Newtown has a crime rate of 12,914 per 100,000, which is 1.95x the NSW average (6,635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding local conditions.
Newtown High School of Performing Arts is located in Newtown (postcode 2042). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $1.95M, unit median $0.9M. Close to Sydney median prices.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025