Newlands Primary School vs St Raphael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 825 m 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
St Raphael's School
Preston West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
287 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Newlands Primary School Preston VIC | St Raphael's School Preston West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 92 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 1,290 | #323 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3 of 4,908 | #723 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 437 | 287 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 223 | 131 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +69% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Preston 3072 | Preston West 3072 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.newlandsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.srprestonwest.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (92.2 vs 73.2).
- •Newlands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newlands Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Newlands Primary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 287.
- •Newlands Primary School has grown faster over five years (69% vs -2%).
- •Newlands Primary School is a government school while St Raphael's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Raphael's School?
On the Success Index, Newlands Primary School ranks higher (92.2 vs 73.2 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 St Raphael's School?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newlands Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Raphael's School has 13.4.
How do Newlands Primary School and St Raphael's School rank in VIC?
Newlands Primary School is 2nd of 1,290 and St Raphael's School is 323rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.