Neerim District Rural Primary School vs Newham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 137 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Neerim District Rural Primary School
Nayook · Government primary · Prep-5
15 students · ICSEA 1079
Newham Primary School
Newham · Government primary · Prep-6
50 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Neerim District Rural Primary School Nayook VIC | Newham Primary School Newham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 15 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 5 | 24 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Nayook 3832 | Newham 3442 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.newhamps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Neerim District Rural Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.4 vs 68.6).
- •Newham Primary School is the larger school with 50 students compared with 15.
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 Neerim District Rural Primary School better than Newham Primary School?
On the Success Index, Neerim District Rural Primary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 68.6 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 Neerim District Rural Primary School and Newham Primary School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Nayook and Newham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Neerim District Rural Primary School and Newham Primary School rank in VIC?
Neerim District Rural Primary School is unranked and Newham Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.