Mossfiel Primary School vs Newlyn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 81 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mossfiel Primary School
Hoppers Crossing · Government primary · Prep-6
344 students · ICSEA 951
Newlyn Primary School
Newlyn · Government primary · Prep-6
21 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Mossfiel Primary School Hoppers Crossing VIC | Newlyn Primary School Newlyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1163 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3767 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 344 | 21 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 176 | 10 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 1.3 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 24% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Newlyn 3364 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Hepburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mossfielps.vic.edu.au | www.newlynps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newlyn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 35.1).
- •Newlyn Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 12.1).
- •Mossfiel Primary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 21.
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 Mossfiel Primary School better than Newlyn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newlyn Primary School ranks higher (36.2 vs 35.1 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 Mossfiel Primary School and Newlyn Primary School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Hoppers Crossing and Newlyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mossfiel Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newlyn Primary School has 5.8.
How do Mossfiel Primary School and Newlyn Primary School rank in VIC?
Mossfiel Primary School is 1163rd of 1,290 and Newlyn Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.