Newmark Primary vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newmark Primary
Williamstown · Independent primary · Prep-6
131 students · ICSEA 1134
Sacred Heart School
Newport · Catholic primary · Prep-6
297 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Newmark Primary Williamstown VIC | Sacred Heart School Newport VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 1,290 | #107 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #50 of 4,908 | #189 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 131 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 64 | 151 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1134 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Williamstown 3016 | Newport 3015 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.newmark.vic.edu.au/ | www.shnewport.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newmark Primary scores higher on the Success Index (84.1 vs 80.0).
- •Newmark Primary has the higher ICSEA (1134 vs 1126), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newmark Primary has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.0).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 131.
- •Newmark Primary has grown faster over five years (2% vs -8%).
- •Newmark Primary is a independent school while Sacred Heart 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 Newmark Primary better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Newmark Primary ranks higher (84.1 vs 80.0 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 Newmark Primary and Sacred Heart School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Williamstown and Newport in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newmark Primary has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 13.0.
How do Newmark Primary and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Newmark Primary is 31st of 1,290 and Sacred Heart School is 107th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.