Newhaven Primary School vs Riddells Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 131 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
Riddells Creek Primary School
Riddells Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
285 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Newhaven Primary School Newhaven VIC | Riddells Creek Primary School Riddells Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #566 of 1,290 | #739 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1587 of 4,908 | #2205 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 154 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 87 | 152 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Newhaven 3925 | Riddells Creek 3431 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | newhavenps.vic.edu.au/ | www.rcps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newhaven Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 56.6).
- •Newhaven Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riddells Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- •Riddells Creek Primary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 154.
- •Newhaven Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -13%).
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 Riddells Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newhaven Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 56.6 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 Primary School and Riddells Creek Primary School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Newhaven and Riddells Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newhaven Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riddells Creek Primary School has 13.4.
How do Newhaven Primary School and Riddells Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Newhaven Primary School is 566th of 1,290 and Riddells Creek Primary School is 739th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.