Newborough East Primary School vs Newborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newborough East Primary School
Newborough · Government primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 955
Newborough Primary School
Newborough · Government primary · Prep-6
94 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Newborough East Primary School Newborough VIC | Newborough Primary School Newborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1235 of 1,290 | #1253 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4207 of 4,908 | #4328 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 299 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 150 | 49 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 7.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Newborough 3825 | Newborough 3825 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.neps.vic.edu.au | www.newboroughps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newborough East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.9 vs 27.3).
- •Newborough East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newborough Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.4).
- •Newborough East Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 94.
- •Newborough East Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -29%).
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 Newborough East Primary School better than Newborough Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newborough East Primary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 27.3 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 Newborough East Primary School and Newborough Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newborough and Newborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newborough East Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newborough Primary School has 11.9.
How do Newborough East Primary School and Newborough Primary School rank in VIC?
Newborough East Primary School is 1235th of 1,290 and Newborough Primary School is 1253rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.