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The Athena School

Newtown, NSW 2042

Independent
Co-Ed
Primary & Secondary
Years
Prep–Year 10
Primary & Secondary
Students
52
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
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A friendly, family-oriented school nurturing independent learners to fulfil their potential.

The school promotes a secular, multicultural environment that fosters acceptance and compassion, focusing on independent learning. Offering programs from early learning to Year 10, it equips students with essential skills for their educational and personal growth.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typePrimary & SecondarySectorIndependent
Year levelsPrep–Year 10Enrolments52
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:9
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary & Secondary
Year levelsPrep–Year 10
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorIndependent
Enrolments52
Teacher–student ratio1:9
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.0522021: 44 students · K–1020212022: 51 students · K–1020222023: 45 students · K–1020232024: 46 students · K–1020242025: 52 students · K–102025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
26(50%)
Girls
26(50%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
58%
English only
42%
Not stated
0%

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The Athena School

28 Oxford St, Newtown NSW 2042

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  • Individual Education Programs for each student

    Each student receives an Individual Education Program, with staff testing gaps and tailoring support to the student’s current level.

  • International students from Kindy to Year 10

    The school is a CRICOS-registered provider for overseas students from Kindy to Year 10, with enrolment support and mixed classrooms.

  • Heritage campus with shaded grounds

    Athena operates on the former St Joseph’s Primary School and Convent site, with large trees and naturally shaded grounds for work and play.

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