Newstead College
30 Cypress St, Elphin TAS 7250
Newstead College is a government secondary school in Elphin, TAS for Years 11–12 with about 571 students. Its ICSEA is 947, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
About this school, from public sources
Based on publicly available information, Newstead College is a government senior secondary college in Launceston, Tasmania, established in 1997 and serving around 500 students across Years 10 to 12. It offers a broad range of TASC, VET and University of Tasmania courses, blending academic and vocational pathways with strong links to industry and UTAS. The campus is noted for extensive specialist facilities, including science labs, a simulated hospital ward and childcare centre, hair and beauty salon, workshops, an esports lab, and performance and hospitality spaces.
Often praised
- wide TASC/VET/UTAS course range
- industry and university pathway links
- well-equipped specialist facilities
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newstead Christian School | Newstead | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.9 km | 1,080 | 93 |
| Launceston Big Picture School | Invermay | Public high school | 1.6 km | 1,000 | 105 |
| John Calvin School | Launceston | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.1 km | 1,051 | 112 |
| Scotch Oakburn College | Launceston | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.1 km | 1,119 | 1,164 |
| OneSchool Global - Launceston Campus | Kings Meadows | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.1 km | — | — |
| Launceston College | Launceston | Public high school | 2.3 km | 986 | 1,259 |
| Queechy High School | Norwood | Public high school | 2.7 km | 949 | 741 |
| Launceston Church Grammar School | Mowbray | Independent high school | 3.6 km | 1,094 | 723 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in TAS
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queechy High School | Norwood | Public high school · 7-12 | 741 | 949 |
| Burnie High School | Cooee | Public high school · 7-12 | 598 | 951 |
| Exeter High School | Exeter | Public high school · 7-12 | 315 | 941 |
| Devonport High School | Devonport | Public high school · 7-12 | 430 | 939 |
| Hellyer College | Park Grove | Public high school · 11-12 | 731 | 938 |
| Latrobe High School | Latrobe | Public high school · 7-12 | 589 | 956 |
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.