Myrrhee Primary School vs Newtown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 235 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Myrrhee Primary School
Myrrhee · Government primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 1076
Newtown Primary School
Newtown · Government primary · Prep-6
193 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Myrrhee Primary School Myrrhee VIC | Newtown Primary School Newtown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #641 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1889 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 37 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 22 | 96 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Myrrhee 3732 | Newtown 3220 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.myrrheeps.vic.edu.au | www.newtownps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Myrrhee Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 60.5).
- •Myrrhee Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 16.4).
- •Newtown Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 37.
- •Myrrhee Primary School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -20%).
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 Myrrhee Primary School better than Newtown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Myrrhee Primary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 60.5 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 Myrrhee Primary School and Newtown Primary School?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Myrrhee and Newtown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Myrrhee Primary School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newtown Primary School has 16.4.
How do Myrrhee Primary School and Newtown Primary School rank in VIC?
Myrrhee Primary School is unranked and Newtown Primary School is 641st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.