Ardmona Primary School vs Newmerella Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 315 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmona Primary School
Ardmona · Government primary · Prep-6
8 students · ICSEA 885
Newmerella Primary School
Newmerella · Government primary · Prep-6
41 students · ICSEA 886
| Measure | Ardmona Primary School Ardmona VIC | Newmerella Primary School Newmerella VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 12 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 8 | 41 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 5 | 21 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -56% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 886 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 29% |
| Suburb | Ardmona 3629 | Newmerella 3886 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ardmonaps.vic.edu.au/ | www.newmerellaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newmerella Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (21.2 vs 12.2).
- •Newmerella Primary School has the higher ICSEA (886 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newmerella Primary School is the larger school with 41 students compared with 8.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ardmona Primary School better than Newmerella Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newmerella Primary School ranks higher (21.2 vs 12.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ardmona Primary School and Newmerella Primary School?
About 315 km in a straight line, between Ardmona and Newmerella in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Ardmona Primary School and Newmerella Primary School rank in VIC?
Ardmona Primary School is unranked and Newmerella Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.