Newport Gardens Primary School vs Ocean Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 56 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newport Gardens Primary School
Newport · Government primary · Prep-6
516 students · ICSEA 1106
Ocean Grove Primary School
Ocean Grove · Government primary · Prep-6
619 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Newport Gardens Primary School Newport VIC | Ocean Grove Primary School Ocean Grove VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #339 of 1,290 | #430 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #784 of 4,908 | #1083 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 516 | 619 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 258 | 295 / 324 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 38.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Newport 3015 | Ocean Grove 3226 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.newportgardensps.vic.edu.au | www.ogps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newport Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 69.2).
- •Newport Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1105), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newport Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.2).
- •Ocean Grove Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 516.
- •Ocean Grove Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -11%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Altona
Frequently asked questions
Is Newport Gardens Primary School better than Ocean Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newport Gardens Primary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 69.2 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 Newport Gardens Primary School and Ocean Grove Primary School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Newport and Ocean Grove in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newport Gardens Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ocean Grove Primary School has 16.2.
How do Newport Gardens Primary School and Ocean Grove Primary School rank in VIC?
Newport Gardens Primary School is 339th of 1,290 and Ocean Grove Primary School is 430th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.