Newington Primary School vs Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newington Primary School
Ballarat · Government primary · Prep-6
278 students · ICSEA 1007
Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
Lake Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
350 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Newington Primary School Ballarat VIC | Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) Lake Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #808 of 1,290 | #469 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2433 of 4,908 | #1261 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 278 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 141 | 170 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ballarat 3350 | Lake Wendouree 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.newingtonps.vic.edu.au/ | www.pleasantstps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 53.7).
- •Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newington Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.1).
- •Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) is the larger school with 350 students compared with 278.
- •Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has grown faster over five years (2% vs -16%).
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 Newington Primary School better than Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)?
On the Success Index, Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) ranks higher (67.4 vs 53.7 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 Newington Primary School and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ballarat and Lake Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newington Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has 15.1.
How do Newington Primary School and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) rank in VIC?
Newington Primary School is 808th of 1,290 and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) is 469th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.