Newman Primary School vs South Newman Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 984 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
South Newman Primary School
Newman · Government primary · K-6
426 students · ICSEA 879
| Measure | Newman Primary School Newman WA | South Newman Primary School Newman WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #538 of 583 | #579 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4657 of 4,908 | #4882 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 265 | 426 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 147 | 206 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 879 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 32% |
| 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=5593 |
The verdict
- •Newman Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.4 vs 16.1).
- •Newman Primary School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 879), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newman Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.3).
- •South Newman Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 265.
- •South Newman Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 South Newman Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newman Primary School ranks higher (22.4 vs 16.1 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 South Newman Primary School?
About 984 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 South Newman Primary School has 16.3.
How do Newman Primary School and South Newman Primary School rank in WA?
Newman Primary School is 538th of 583 and South Newman Primary School is 579th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.