Newhaven College vs Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.2 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
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Cowes · Catholic primary · Prep-6
110 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Newhaven College Rhyll VIC | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Cowes VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #115 of 239 | #948 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #405 of 1,259 | #2948 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 916 | 110 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 469 | 54 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 12 |
| 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% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Rhyll 3923 | Cowes 3922 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au | olsscowes.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newhaven College scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 46.6).
- •Newhaven College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.9).
- •Newhaven College is the larger school with 916 students compared with 110.
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (55% vs -2%).
- •Newhaven College is a independent school while Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newhaven College ranks higher (63.1 vs 46.6 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 Newhaven College and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Rhyll and Cowes in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newhaven College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has 9.0.
How do Newhaven College and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Newhaven College is 115th of 239 and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 948th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.