Why choose NGS

Why families choose Newcastle Grammar School

Outstanding opportunities, outstanding futures

The Newcastle Grammar School difference is in our delivery of a truly holistic education that helps prepare young people to craft their own extraordinary futures.

It is where outstanding academics, opportunities, staff, relationships and leaders meet to forge outstanding graduates prepared for a life of global citizenship.

We know that academic excellence extends far beyond exceptional school results. We know that real and proven success flows from high levels of pastoral care centred on our understanding of the importance of wellbeing.

That’s why every individual student journey at Newcastle Grammar School is woven with our values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence. It’s how our students consistently RISE to become graduates who are adaptable and confidently prepared to take on a constantly evolving global landscape.

Newcastle Grammar School offers:

  • Outstanding academic results
  • A highly effective approach to student wellbeing
  • An innovative co-curricular program
  • A global perspective and opportunities for international experiences
  • Highly committed staff with a focus on ongoing professional development
  • A STEM learning continuum from Kindergarten to Year 12
  • Homework and Learning Centres that provide a focused space for individual learning
  • A Supporting Athlete Performance Program for elite and emerging athletes
  • A Masterplan for the next 20 years to improve current and deliver future world-class facilities
  • A proven history of success in the centre of Newcastle, with over 100 years of outstanding educational experience

Newcastle Grammar School is:

  • A school in the Anglican tradition and associated with the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle
  • A Visible Wellbeing partner school
  • A member of the Round Square group of schools
  • A member of the Hunter Region Independent Schools group (HRIS)
  • A member of the Heads of Independent Co-Educational Schools group (HICES)
  • A Deep Learning partner school
  • Committed to providing a child safe environment and implementing the child safe standards

Families choose NGS for our outstanding Learning, Wellbeing and Co-Curricular opportunities which prepare young people to live a life of purpose and success. Click below to read more:


To learn more about what Newcastle Grammar School can offer your child, download our Prospectus.