The college name is derived from that of the English scholar and philosopher, Saint John Henry Newman, a man who spent half of his life an Anglican and the latter half a Catholic. His influence upon both churches continues to this day.
Location
As of 19 October 2019, the current college enrollment numbers are 1,859 and students are split across three campuses. The Kindergarten to Year 2 students are located on the Marian Campus in Floreat, the year 3-6 students are located on the Lavalla Campus in Churchlands and the year 7-12 students on the Marcellin Campus in Churchlands.
Primary
The Primary part of Newman College is situated on two campuses. Marian Campus, catering for students in pre-kindergarten to Year 2. The Lavalla Campus at Churchlands caters for years 3 to 6, is adjacent to the Marcellin Campus, years 7-12.
Secondary
Year 7 is the first year for students who move from primary to secondary. Along with those who come from the primary school are those who come from the multiple feeder schools. The secondary campus of Newman College is the Marcellin Campus. it is on the western side of the site on which both the Lavalla and Marcellin Campuses are located. The Marcellin campus is served by public transport and school buses.
Academic status
Newman College challenges all students to “Let your light Shine” and achieve excellence in their studies through the promotion of a positive learning environment where students are able to excel in collaboration. Newman College's Vision for Learning "Shine through Discovery," also known as "STD" animates their learning community to create, collaborate, connect and celebrate who we are and what we seek to achieve.
Year
% WACE graduation
Median ATAR
% Above 90 ATAR
State ranking
2017
96.2%
79.6
16%
77
2016
98%
99.96
99.97%
1
Guilds/factions
There are eight guilds in the secondary school at Newman and four factions in the primary school. The guilds in the secondary school compete against each other in different carnivals throughout the school year, such as swimming, athletics and cross-country, to win points for their guild. The guild with the most points overall at the end of the year is the Champion Guild. In the primary school, there is one overall winner for each carnival- swimming, athletics and cross-country.
