Newhaven Primary School vs San Remo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
San Remo Primary School
San Remo · Government primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Newhaven Primary School Newhaven VIC | San Remo Primary School San Remo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #566 of 1,290 | #616 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1587 of 4,908 | #1801 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 154 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 87 | 84 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Newhaven 3925 | San Remo 3925 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | newhavenps.vic.edu.au/ | www.san-remo-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newhaven Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 61.5).
- •Newhaven Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •San Remo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.0).
- •Newhaven Primary School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 148.
- •Newhaven Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -1%).
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 San Remo Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newhaven Primary School ranks higher (63.7 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 Primary School and San Remo Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newhaven and San Remo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newhaven Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and San Remo Primary School has 11.6.
How do Newhaven Primary School and San Remo Primary School rank in VIC?
Newhaven Primary School is 566th of 1,290 and San Remo Primary School is 616th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.