Maldon Primary School vs Newstead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maldon Primary School
Maldon · Government primary · Prep-6
90 students · ICSEA 1034
Newstead Primary School
Newstead · Government primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Maldon Primary School Maldon VIC | Newstead Primary School Newstead VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #697 of 1,290 | #668 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2068 of 4,908 | #1967 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 90 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 50 | 34 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Maldon 3463 | Newstead 3462 |
| Council area | Mount Alexander | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.maldonps.vic.edu.au | newsteadps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newstead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 58.3).
- •Newstead Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maldon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.2).
- •Maldon Primary School is the larger school with 90 students compared with 82.
- •Newstead Primary School has grown faster over five years (41% vs 7%).
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 Maldon Primary School better than Newstead Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newstead Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 58.3 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 Maldon Primary School and Newstead Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Maldon and Newstead in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maldon Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newstead Primary School has 13.2.
How do Maldon Primary School and Newstead Primary School rank in VIC?
Maldon Primary School is 697th of 1,290 and Newstead Primary School is 668th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.