Newborough East Primary School vs Yallourn North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.2 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
Yallourn North Primary School
Yallourn North · Government primary · Prep-6
100 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Newborough East Primary School Newborough VIC | Yallourn North Primary School Yallourn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1235 of 1,290 | #1232 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4207 of 4,908 | #4201 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 299 | 100 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 150 | 45 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Newborough 3825 | Yallourn North 3825 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.neps.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=9e8e4d2a-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.9 vs 29.0).
- •Newborough East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yallourn North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.4).
- •Newborough East Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 100.
- •Newborough East Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -24%).
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 Yallourn North Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newborough East Primary School and Yallourn North Primary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Newborough and Yallourn North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newborough East Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yallourn North Primary School has 11.1.
How do Newborough East Primary School and Yallourn North Primary School rank in VIC?
Newborough East Primary School is 1235th of 1,290 and Yallourn North Primary School is 1232nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.