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Schools in Newcastle 2026, Public, Private and Catholic Schools Guide for Greater Newcastle

Newcastle schools guide 2026: public, private and Catholic schools across Newcastle, school zones, NAPLAN results, selective programs, enrollment and how to find schools in Greater Newcastle.

By Newcastle Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Schools in Newcastle 2026, Overview

Newcastle and the Hunter Valley have a strong school network, government schools, Catholic schools (managed by the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle) and independent private schools. Here's a guide to Newcastle schools in 2026. nsw.gov.au/education

NSW Government Schools

Newcastle government schools operate within defined catchment zones, check education.nsw.gov.au/find-a-school. Newcastle and the Hunter have several high-performing government selective and opportunity class programs. education.nsw.gov.au

Selective Programs in Newcastle

Hunter School of the Performing Arts (Broadmeadow) has a statewide selective entry audition process for performing arts. Maitland Grossmann High School and Callaghan College are among the Hunter's high-performing government secondary schools. Selective classes are available at several Hunter primary schools for academically gifted students. education.nsw.gov.au

Private Schools

Newcastle Grammar School, Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation (Hunter Valley Grammar School, All Saints' College), The Covenant Christian School and St Pius X College are among the Hunter's leading independent schools. The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle manages a large network of Catholic schools across the region. ais.nsw.edu.au

NAPLAN

Hunter students sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Compare school results at myschool.edu.au. myschool.edu.au

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