Briagolong Primary School vs Newborough East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 77 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Briagolong Primary School
Briagolong · Government primary · Prep-6
84 students · ICSEA 955
Newborough East Primary School
Newborough · Government primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Briagolong Primary School Briagolong VIC | Newborough East Primary School Newborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1175 of 1,290 | #1235 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3832 of 4,908 | #4207 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 84 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 41 | 149 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Briagolong 3860 | Newborough 3825 |
| Council area | Wellington | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.briagps.vic.edu.au | www.neps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Briagolong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 28.9).
- •Briagolong Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.4).
- •Newborough East Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 84.
- •Briagolong Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -9%).
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 Briagolong Primary School better than Newborough East Primary School?
On the Success Index, Briagolong Primary School ranks higher (34.1 vs 28.9 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 Briagolong Primary School and Newborough East Primary School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Briagolong and Newborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Briagolong Primary School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newborough East Primary School has 14.4.
How do Briagolong Primary School and Newborough East Primary School rank in VIC?
Briagolong Primary School is 1175th of 1,290 and Newborough East Primary School is 1235th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.