Newtown High School of the Performing Arts
We strive for excellence in everything we do. Our school is a dynamic learning community committed to providing an engaging, safe and enjoyable educational environment. We have a harmonious diverse population and our parent and community support is outstanding.
At Newtown High School of the Performing Arts we recognise that creativity is essential to the human experience and integral to all learning. Our goal is to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Our core school values of excellence, creativity and equity foster students’ academic, creative and social potential.
What's on ...
Semester 2 Music Showcase
Tickets for our Semester 2 Music Showcase performances are now on sale!
WHEN
- Tuesday 17th November - Animato Concert
- Thursday 19th November - Con Brio Concert
WHERE
NHSPA - St George's Hall
Semester 2 Drama Showcase
Tickets for our Semester 2 Drama Showcase performances are now on sale!
WHEN
- Wednesday 25 November
- Thursday 26 November
WHERE
NHSPA - Studio Theatre
Schools Spectacular
The 2026 Schools Spectacular features the theme Original and is the NSW public education system’s premier celebration of artistic excellence, forward-thinking creativity and collaboration. It brings together more than 5,500 students to champion fresh ideas, bold innovation, individuality and a shared pursuit of inspiring achievement in a performance that looks to the future.
WHEN
- Friday 27 November
- Saturday 28 November
Semester 2 Dance Showcase
WHEN
Wednesday 2 December - 7pm
WHERE
York Theatre
Seymour Centre
Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St
Chippendale NSW 2008
Tickets on sale from Monday 16 November
Finale Concert
WHEN
Thursday 11 December - 6pm
WHERE
York Theatre, Seymour Centre.
The NHSPA Finale Showcase is the highlight of the year for the HPG Performing Arts program at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts. This showcase concert brings together the very best collaborative work of our students and teachers from across the year in Dance, Drama and Music.
From polished choreography and compelling theatre to powerful ensemble and solo performances, The NHSP Finale Showcase celebrates the creativity, dedication and talent of our HPG students and specialised staff. It is a chance to see the results of months of rehearsal, collaboration and artistic growth, and to share them with our school community.
Join us for an evening that showcases the next generation of performers and the teachers who inspire them.
Tickets on sale from Tuesday 17 November
Tax Deductible Donations
Together with the St George's Hall Trust Fund, which was established in 1993, there is now a Library Fund our community can contribute to the school.
Welcome to Newtown High School of Performing Arts
Newtown High School of the Performing Arts is one of the leading Performing and Visual Arts schools in Australia and is recognised internationally for its excellence.
As well as studying the more traditional subjects the school curriculum allows students to study Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts to the highest performance and intellectual level.
Newtown High School of the Performing Arts is unique. Our school is the first government school in New South Wales to provide a continuous program of academic achievement and excellence in the Performing and Visual Arts.
The school provides challenging and effective specialist and artistic education programs and preparation for exciting careers in the arts and associated industries.
Companies and Ensembles in Dance, Drama and Music stage six weeks of Showcase Concerts twice a year.
All students enrolled have the opportunity to audition to perform; they often write the scripts, compositions and fellow students direct. They are supported by the students from the Video, Technical, Costume and Design Companies construct and design the sets, document and record performances.
The talented students are selected by audition and the school population is drawn from the whole of New South Wales.
Academic results are consistently above state average and performance standards are excellent. Our core school values of excellence, creativity and equity foster students’ academic, creative and social potential.
Principal's message
Welcome to Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, the first government school in New South Wales to provide a continuous program of academic achievement and excellence in the Performing Arts.
We strive for excellence in everything we do. Our school is a dynamic learning community committed to providing an engaging, safe and enjoyable educational environment. We have a harmonious diverse population and our parent and community support is outstanding.
At Newtown High School of the Performing Arts we recognise that creativity is essential to the human experience and integral to all learning. Our goal is to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Our core school values of excellence, creativity and equity foster students’ academic, creative and social potential.
Through a unique enrolment model of local area students and selective entry for Dance, Music and Drama students, we promote engagement and challenge students in a supportive environment.
Extensive co-curricular activities allow students to excel in sporting and cultural pursuits, and we offer multiple opportunities and programs for developing leadership skills. Teachers, parents and students work in partnership to ensure every student receives the highest quality education.
This website provides information on all aspects of the school. I hope that you find it useful.
Dr Susan Green
Principal
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