Kingswood Primary School vs Newham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 88 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood Primary School
Dingley Village · Government primary · Prep-6
567 students · ICSEA 1079
Newham Primary School
Newham · Government primary · Prep-6
50 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Kingswood Primary School Dingley Village VIC | Newham Primary School Newham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #547 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1539 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 567 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 297 | 24 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dingley Village 3172 | Newham 3442 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kingswood.vic.edu.au | www.newhamps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.6 vs 64.1).
- •Newham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.0).
- •Kingswood Primary School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 50.
- •Kingswood Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -58%).
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 Kingswood Primary School better than Newham Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newham Primary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 64.1 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 Kingswood Primary School and Newham Primary School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Dingley Village and Newham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingswood Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newham Primary School has 9.3.
How do Kingswood Primary School and Newham Primary School rank in VIC?
Kingswood Primary School is 547th of 1,290 and Newham Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.