Newhaven College vs San Remo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 9.8 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
San Remo Primary School
San Remo · Government primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Newhaven College Rhyll VIC | San Remo Primary School San Remo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #115 of 239 | #616 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #405 of 1,259 | #1801 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 916 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 469 | 84 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 22 |
| 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% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rhyll 3923 | San Remo 3925 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au | www.san-remo-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newhaven College scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 61.5).
- •Newhaven College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newhaven College is the larger school with 916 students compared with 148.
- •Newhaven College is a independent school while San Remo 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 San Remo Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newhaven College ranks higher (63.1 vs 61.5 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 San Remo Primary School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Rhyll and San Remo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newhaven College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and San Remo Primary School has 11.6.
How do Newhaven College and San Remo Primary School rank in VIC?
Newhaven College is 115th of 239 and San Remo Primary School is 616th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.