Loreto College vs Newington Primary School
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.
Loreto College
Ballarat · Catholic high school · 7-12
948 students · ICSEA 1073
Newington Primary School
Ballarat · Government primary · Prep-6
278 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Loreto College Ballarat VIC | Newington Primary School Ballarat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 348 | #808 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #288 of 1,472 | #2433 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 948 | 278 |
| Girls / boys | 948 / 0 | 137 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.3 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Ballarat 3350 | Ballarat 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.loreto.vic.edu.au | www.newingtonps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Loreto College scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 53.7).
- •Loreto College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loreto College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.4).
- •Loreto College is the larger school with 948 students compared with 278.
- •Loreto College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -16%).
- •Loreto College is a catholic school while Newington Primary School is a government 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 Loreto College better than Newington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Loreto College ranks higher (70.1 vs 53.7 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 Loreto College and Newington Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ballarat and Ballarat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loreto College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newington Primary School has 13.4.
How do Loreto College and Newington Primary School rank in VIC?
Loreto College is 104th of 348 and Newington Primary School is 808th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.