# Newtown High School of Performing Arts

Newtown High School of Performing Arts is a NSW government secondary school in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 1,145 (2025)
- **Address**: King St, Newtown NSW 2042
- **Phone**: (02) 9519 1544
- **Website**: https://newtown-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: newtown-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46498
- **Established**: 1990-01-01

## About

Newtown High School of the Performing Arts is one of Australia's leading specialist performing arts schools, renowned for its excellence in the performing and creative arts. The school attracts students from across New South Wales through a rigorous audition process for Year 7 and Year 11, along with accommodating local students. The core values of the school—creativity, excellence, and equality—are integral to its community. 

## Academic and Artistic Curriculum

The school offers a diverse academic curriculum complemented by specialised programs in dance, drama, music, and visual arts, allowing students to excel intellectually and artistically. With around 40 extra-curricular activities, students can engage in various artistic endeavours, enhancing their skills beyond the classroom. The staff is dedicated to fostering a challenging and engaging educational environment, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future careers in the arts. 

## Community and Values

Newtown High School of the Performing Arts prides itself on its vibrant and inclusive community, where creativity is seen as essential to the human experience. The school is committed to inspiring a lifelong love of learning in its students, empowering them to explore their creativity and achieve their personal best. With excellent academic results consistently above the state average, the school aims to cultivate a supportive environment that celebrates diversity and challenges students to excel in both their academic and creative pursuits.

## Mission

We strive for excellence in everything we do. Our school is a dynamic learning community committed to providing an engaging, safe and enjoyable educational environment. We have a harmonious diverse population and our parent and community support is outstanding. At Newtown High School of the Performing Arts we recognise that creativity is essential to the human experience and integral to all learning. Our goal is to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Motto: "Excellence in Performing Arts"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,145 |
| 2024 | 1,136 |
| 2023 | 1,132 |
| 2022 | 1,128 |
| 2021 | 1,118 |
| 2020 | 1,099 |
| 2019 | 1,066 |
| 2018 | 1,043 |
| 2017 | 1,042 |
| 2016 | 1,061 |
| 2015 | 1,050 |
| 2014 | 1,027 |
| 2013 | 989 |
| 2012 | 995 |
| 2011 | 947 |
| 2010 | 890 |
| 2009 | 882 |
| 2008 | 848 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46498-newtown-high-school-of-performing-arts), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.