Newlands Primary School vs Reservoir West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newlands Primary School
Preston · Government primary · Prep-6
437 students · ICSEA 1146
Reservoir West Primary School
Reservoir · Government primary · Prep-6
600 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Newlands Primary School Preston VIC | Reservoir West Primary School Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 92 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 1,290 | #352 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3 of 4,908 | #820 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 437 | 600 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 223 | 289 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +69% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 43.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Preston 3072 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.newlandsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.rwps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (92.2 vs 72.1).
- •Newlands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newlands Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.8).
- •Reservoir West Primary School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 437.
- •Newlands Primary School has grown faster over five years (69% vs 4%).
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 Newlands Primary School better than Reservoir West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newlands Primary School ranks higher (92.2 vs 72.1 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 Newlands Primary School and Reservoir West Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Preston and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newlands Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Reservoir West Primary School has 13.8.
How do Newlands Primary School and Reservoir West Primary School rank in VIC?
Newlands Primary School is 2nd of 1,290 and Reservoir West Primary School is 352nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.