Narrogin Primary School vs Newman Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1094 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narrogin Primary School
Narrogin · Government primary · K-6
266 students · ICSEA 929
Newman Primary School
Newman · Government primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Narrogin Primary School Narrogin WA | Newman Primary School Newman WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #510 of 583 | #538 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4462 of 4,908 | #4657 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 266 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 147 | 118 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 25% |
| Suburb | Narrogin 6312 | Newman 6753 |
| Council area | Narrogin | East Pilbara |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5341 | www.newmanps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Narrogin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (25.5 vs 22.4).
- •Newman Primary School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrogin Primary School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 265.
- •Narrogin Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -13%).
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 Narrogin Primary School better than Newman Primary School?
On the Success Index, Narrogin Primary School ranks higher (25.5 vs 22.4 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 Narrogin Primary School and Newman Primary School?
About 1094 km in a straight line, between Narrogin and Newman in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narrogin Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newman Primary School has 14.7.
How do Narrogin Primary School and Newman Primary School rank in WA?
Narrogin Primary School is 510th of 583 and Newman Primary School is 538th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.