Ashby Primary School vs Newtown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashby Primary School
Geelong West · Government primary · Prep-6
259 students · ICSEA 1059
Newtown Primary School
Newtown · Government primary · Prep-6
193 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Ashby Primary School Geelong West VIC | Newtown Primary School Newtown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #306 of 1,290 | #641 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #678 of 4,908 | #1889 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 259 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 130 | 96 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Geelong West 3218 | Newtown 3220 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ashbyps.vic.edu.au/Ashby/Ashby_Primary_School.html | www.newtownps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ashby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 60.5).
- •Newtown Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashby Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.4).
- •Ashby Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 193.
- •Ashby Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -20%).
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 Ashby Primary School better than Newtown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ashby Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 60.5 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 Ashby Primary School and Newtown Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Geelong West and Newtown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashby Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newtown Primary School has 16.4.
How do Ashby Primary School and Newtown Primary School rank in VIC?
Ashby Primary School is 306th of 1,290 and Newtown Primary School is 641st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.