Cowes Primary School vs Newhaven College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cowes Primary School
Cowes · Government primary · Prep-6
523 students · ICSEA 1019
Newhaven College
Rhyll · Independent combined · Prep-12
916 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Cowes Primary School Cowes VIC | Newhaven College Rhyll VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #775 of 1,290 | #115 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2322 of 4,908 | #405 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 523 | 916 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 265 | 447 / 469 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 8.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 77.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cowes 3922 | Rhyll 3923 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cowesps.vic.edu.au/ | www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newhaven College scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 55.0).
- •Newhaven College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newhaven College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.1).
- •Newhaven College is the larger school with 916 students compared with 523.
- •Cowes Primary School is a government school while Newhaven College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Cowes Primary School better than Newhaven College?
On the Success Index, Newhaven College ranks higher (63.1 vs 55.0 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 Cowes Primary School and Newhaven College?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Cowes and Rhyll in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cowes Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newhaven College has 11.9.
How do Cowes Primary School and Newhaven College rank in VIC?
Cowes Primary School is 775th of 1,290 and Newhaven College is 115th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.