Balliang East Primary School vs Newborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 170 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balliang East Primary School
Balliang East · Government primary · Prep-6
72 students · ICSEA 928
Newborough Primary School
Newborough · Government primary · Prep-6
94 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Balliang East Primary School Balliang East VIC | Newborough Primary School Newborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1253 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4328 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 72 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 43 | 49 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 7.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 4% |
| Suburb | Balliang East 3340 | Newborough 3825 |
| Council area | Moorabool | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.balliangeastps.vic.edu.au | www.newboroughps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Balliang East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.8 vs 27.3).
- •Balliang East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.9).
- •Newborough Primary School is the larger school with 94 students compared with 72.
- •Balliang East Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -29%).
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 Balliang East Primary School better than Newborough Primary School?
On the Success Index, Balliang East Primary School ranks higher (28.8 vs 27.3 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 Balliang East Primary School and Newborough Primary School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Balliang East and Newborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balliang East Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newborough Primary School has 11.9.
How do Balliang East Primary School and Newborough Primary School rank in VIC?
Balliang East Primary School is unranked and Newborough Primary School is 1253rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.