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Newham Primary School vs Woodend Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureNewham Primary School
Newham VIC
Woodend Primary School
Woodend VIC
Success Index
69
Top 25%
65
Top 50%
State rank (type)–#530 of 1,290
National rank (type)–#1462 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangePrep-6Prep-6
Students50378
Girls / boys24 / 26187 / 191
Foundation intake847
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-58%-10%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10791091
ICSEA percentile78th82th
Top SEA quarter38%38%
Bottom SEA quarter18%8%
Students per teacher9.314.7
Teaching staff (FTE)5.425.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE)1.76.0
Language background other than English9%8%
Indigenous students2%1%
SuburbNewham 3442Woodend 3442
Council areaMacedon RangesMacedon Ranges
RemotenessInner RegionalInner Regional
Websitewww.newhamps.vic.edu.au/www.woodend.vic.edu.au/

The verdict

  • •Newham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.6 vs 65.0).
  • •Woodend Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Newham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.7).
  • •Woodend Primary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 50.
  • •Woodend Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -58%).

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 Newham Primary School better than Woodend Primary School?

On the Success Index, Newham Primary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 65.0 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 Newham Primary School and Woodend Primary School?

About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Newham and Woodend in Victoria.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Newham Primary School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodend Primary School has 14.7.

How do Newham Primary School and Woodend Primary School rank in VIC?

Newham Primary School is unranked and Woodend Primary School is 530th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.