Moolap Primary School vs Newcomb Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moolap Primary School
Moolap · Government primary · Prep-6
197 students · ICSEA 970
Newcomb Primary School
Newcomb · Government primary · Prep-6
142 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Moolap Primary School Moolap VIC | Newcomb Primary School Newcomb VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1179 of 1,290 | #1043 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3847 of 4,908 | #3293 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 197 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 105 | 72 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Moolap 3224 | Newcomb 3219 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.moolapps.vic.edu.au/ | www.newcombps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newcomb Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.9 vs 33.9).
- •Moolap Primary School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newcomb Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.2).
- •Moolap Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 142.
- •Newcomb Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs -12%).
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 Moolap Primary School better than Newcomb Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newcomb Primary School ranks higher (41.9 vs 33.9 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 Moolap Primary School and Newcomb Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Moolap and Newcomb in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moolap Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newcomb Primary School has 10.3.
How do Moolap Primary School and Newcomb Primary School rank in VIC?
Moolap Primary School is 1179th of 1,290 and Newcomb Primary School is 1043rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.