Newton Primary School vs Spearwood Alternative School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 647 m 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
Spearwood Alternative School
Spearwood · Government primary · K-6
95 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Newton Primary School Spearwood WA | Spearwood Alternative School Spearwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 583 | #115 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2377 of 4,908 | #1284 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 299 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 155 | 40 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 6.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Spearwood 6163 | Spearwood 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5651 | spearwoodalternative.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Spearwood Alternative School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 54.4).
- •Spearwood Alternative School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spearwood Alternative School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.2).
- •Newton Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 95.
- •Newton Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 1%).
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 Spearwood Alternative School?
On the Success Index, Spearwood Alternative School ranks higher (67.1 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 Spearwood Alternative School?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Spearwood and Spearwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newton Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spearwood Alternative School has 13.8.
How do Newton Primary School and Spearwood Alternative School rank in WA?
Newton Primary School is 253rd of 583 and Spearwood Alternative School is 115th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.