Newhaven Primary School vs Newstead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 193 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newhaven Primary School
Newhaven · Government primary · Prep-6
154 students · ICSEA 1041
Newstead Primary School
Newstead · Government primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Newhaven Primary School Newhaven VIC | Newstead Primary School Newstead VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #566 of 1,290 | #668 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1587 of 4,908 | #1967 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 154 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 87 | 34 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Newhaven 3925 | Newstead 3462 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | newhavenps.vic.edu.au/ | newsteadps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newhaven Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 59.5).
- •Newstead Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.0).
- •Newhaven Primary School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 82.
- •Newstead Primary School has grown faster over five years (41% vs 18%).
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 Primary School better than Newstead Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newhaven Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 59.5 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 Primary School and Newstead Primary School?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Newhaven and Newstead in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newhaven Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newstead Primary School has 13.2.
How do Newhaven Primary School and Newstead Primary School rank in VIC?
Newhaven Primary School is 566th of 1,290 and Newstead Primary School is 668th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.