Geelong East Primary School vs Newcomb Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geelong East Primary School
Geelong East · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 948
Newcomb Secondary College
Newcomb · Government high school · 7-12
515 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Geelong East Primary School Geelong East VIC | Newcomb Secondary College Newcomb VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1229 of 1,290 | #266 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4158 of 4,908 | #920 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 147 | 515 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 81 | 219 / 296 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 90 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 50.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Geelong East 3219 | Newcomb 3219 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.geeastps.vic.edu.au | www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newcomb Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (41.4 vs 29.6).
- •Newcomb Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newcomb Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.1).
- •Newcomb Secondary College is the larger school with 515 students compared with 147.
- •Newcomb Secondary College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -34%).
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 Geelong East Primary School better than Newcomb Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Newcomb Secondary College ranks higher (41.4 vs 29.6 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 Geelong East Primary School and Newcomb Secondary College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Geelong East and Newcomb in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geelong East Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newcomb Secondary College has 10.3.
How do Geelong East Primary School and Newcomb Secondary College rank in VIC?
Geelong East Primary School is 1229th of 1,290 and Newcomb Secondary College is 266th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.