Newton Primary School vs Phoenix Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Primary School
Spearwood · Government primary · K-6
299 students · ICSEA 1017
Phoenix Primary School
Hamilton Hill · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Newton Primary School Spearwood WA | Phoenix Primary School Hamilton Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 583 | #153 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2377 of 4,908 | #1596 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 299 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 155 | 164 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +53% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Spearwood 6163 | Hamilton Hill 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5651 | www.education.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5589 |
The verdict
- •Phoenix Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 54.4).
- •Phoenix Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.8).
- •Phoenix Primary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 299.
- •Phoenix Primary School has grown faster over five years (53% vs 10%).
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 Newton Primary School better than Phoenix Primary School?
On the Success Index, Phoenix Primary School ranks higher (63.6 vs 54.4 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 Newton Primary School and Phoenix Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Spearwood and Hamilton Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newton Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Phoenix Primary School has 16.8.
How do Newton Primary School and Phoenix Primary School rank in WA?
Newton Primary School is 253rd of 583 and Phoenix Primary School is 153rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.