Newman Primary School vs Newman Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 856 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newman Primary School
Newman · Government primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 930
Newman Senior High School
Newman · Government high school · 7-12
357 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Newman Primary School Newman WA | Newman Senior High School Newman WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #538 of 583 | #117 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4657 of 4,908 | #1284 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 265 | 357 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 147 | 170 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 73 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 57 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 19.6 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 26% |
| Suburb | Newman 6753 | Newman 6753 |
| Council area | East Pilbara | East Pilbara |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.newmanps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4114 |
The verdict
- •Newman Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (25.8 vs 22.4).
- •Newman Primary School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newman Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.7).
- •Newman Senior High School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 265.
- •Newman Senior High School has grown faster over five years (11% 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 Newman Primary School better than Newman Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Newman Senior High School ranks higher (25.8 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 Newman Primary School and Newman Senior High School?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Newman and Newman in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newman Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newman Senior High School has 11.5.
How do Newman Primary School and Newman Senior High School rank in WA?
Newman Primary School is 538th of 583 and Newman Senior High School is 117th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.