Boolarra Primary School vs Newlyn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 228 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boolarra Primary School
Boolarra · Government primary · Prep-6
28 students · ICSEA 951
Newlyn Primary School
Newlyn · Government primary · Prep-6
21 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Boolarra Primary School Boolarra VIC | Newlyn Primary School Newlyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 28 | 21 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 10 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 1.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 24% |
| Suburb | Boolarra 3870 | Newlyn 3364 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Hepburn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.boolarra.vic.edu.au/ | www.newlynps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newlyn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 30.1).
- •Boolarra Primary School is the larger school with 28 students compared with 21.
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 Boolarra Primary School better than Newlyn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newlyn Primary School ranks higher (36.2 vs 30.1 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 Boolarra Primary School and Newlyn Primary School?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Boolarra and Newlyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boolarra Primary School has 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newlyn Primary School has 5.8.
How do Boolarra Primary School and Newlyn Primary School rank in VIC?
Boolarra Primary School is unranked and Newlyn Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.