Newlyn Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.8 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 Mary's School
Clarkes Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
17 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Newlyn Primary School Newlyn VIC | St Mary's School Clarkes Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 21 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 11 | 9 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 18% |
| Suburb | Newlyn 3364 | Clarkes Hill 3352 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Moorabool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.newlynps.vic.edu.au/ | www.smclarkeshill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (41.1 vs 36.2).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newlyn Primary School is the larger school with 21 students compared with 17.
- •Newlyn Primary School is a government school while St Mary'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 Newlyn Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (41.1 vs 36.2 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 Newlyn Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Newlyn and Clarkes Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Newlyn Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Newlyn Primary School is unranked and St Mary's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.