Newcastle Middle School
Christo Rd, Waratah NSW 2298
Newcastle Middle School is a government special school in Waratah, NSW with about 45 students. Its ICSEA is 967, where the national average is 1000.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 45.
About this school, from public sources
Public information indicates Newcastle Middle School is a government special school in Waratah, NSW, catering to students in Years 5-8 with moderate to severe intellectual disability and complex needs. It is one of three Schools for Specific Purposes making up the Newcastle School (P-12), established 2012. The school emphasises a comprehensive, individualised education, building independence and cooperation, and works closely with NDIS providers to support smooth transitions between home, school and community life.
Often praised
- individualised support for complex needs
- strong NDIS provider partnerships
- focus on independence and transitions
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Senior School | Waratah | Public special | 0.3 km | 960 | 37 |
| St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning | Waratah | Independent special | 0.6 km | 1,022 | 223 |
| St Philip's Christian College - Waratah | Waratah | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.6 km | 1,138 | 1,466 |
| St Philip's Christian College Young Parents | Waratah | Independent special | 0.6 km | 776 | 52 |
| Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West Satellite | Waratah West | Independent special | 1.2 km | — | — |
| St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre | Broadmeadow | Catholic special | 1.7 km | 869 | 47 |
| LWB Education | Broadmeadow | Independent special | 1.8 km | — | — |
| Hunter School of Performing Arts | Broadmeadow | Public k–12 / combined | 1.8 km | 1,085 | 1,090 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Park School | Campbelltown | Public special | 59 | 967 |
| Glenvale School | Narara | Public special | 159 | 963 |
| Tangara School | Mittagong | Public special | 48 | 971 |
| Newcastle Senior School | Waratah | Public special | 37 | 960 |
| Carinya School | Mortdale | Public special | 55 | 975 |
| Hunter River Community School | Metford | Public special | 70 | 958 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.