Newhaven College vs Newhaven Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 8.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newhaven College
Rhyll · Independent combined · Prep-12
916 students · ICSEA 1083
Newhaven Primary School
Newhaven · Government primary · Prep-6
154 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Newhaven College Rhyll VIC | Newhaven Primary School Newhaven VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #115 of 239 | #566 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #405 of 1,259 | #1587 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 916 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 469 | 67 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rhyll 3923 | Newhaven 3925 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au | newhavenps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.1 vs 63.7).
- •Newhaven College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newhaven College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.0).
- •Newhaven College is the larger school with 916 students compared with 154.
- •Newhaven Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -2%).
- •Newhaven College is a independent school while Newhaven Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Newhaven College better than Newhaven 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 Newhaven College and Newhaven Primary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Rhyll and Newhaven in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newhaven College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newhaven Primary School has 14.0.
How do Newhaven College and Newhaven Primary School rank in VIC?
Newhaven College is 115th of 239 and Newhaven Primary School is 566th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.