Newlyn Primary School vs St Albans East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 82 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newlyn Primary School
Newlyn · Government primary · Prep-6
21 students · ICSEA 951
St Albans East Primary School
St Albans · Government primary · Prep-6
354 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Newlyn Primary School Newlyn VIC | St Albans East Primary School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1154 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3720 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 21 | 354 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 11 | 176 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 31.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.3 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 2% |
| Suburb | Newlyn 3364 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.newlynps.vic.edu.au/ | www.saeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (36.2 vs 35.8).
- •Newlyn Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 11.1).
- •St Albans East Primary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 21.
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 Newlyn Primary School better than St Albans East Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newlyn Primary School and St Albans East Primary School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Newlyn and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newlyn Primary School has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Albans East Primary School has 11.1.
How do Newlyn Primary School and St Albans East Primary School rank in VIC?
Newlyn Primary School is unranked and St Albans East Primary School is 1154th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.