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.

The School Newtown High School of the Performing Arts is unique. It 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.