Newtown Primary School
Newtown Primary School is a government primary school in Newtown, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1076, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 193 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
Newtown VIC 3220. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Newtown Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Newtown Primary School ranks 442nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 22nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sacred Heart College, a Catholic secondary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Newtown Primary School scores 1076, above average.
School zone
Newtown Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Newtown Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newtown Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Secondary · Newtown | 0.5 km | 1105 | 29 higher | 1,450 |
| St Joseph's College GeelongCatholic Secondary · Newtown | 0.7 km | 1075 | 1 lower | 1,742 |
| The Geelong CollegeIndependent Combined · Newtown | 0.8 km | 1156 | 80 higher | 1,573 |
| Manifold Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Manifold Heights | 1.1 km | 1082 | 6 higher | 469 |
| Ashby Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Geelong West | 1.2 km | 1059 | 17 lower | 259 |
| Chilwell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 1.3 km | 1139 | 63 higher | 408 |
| Fyans Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 1.3 km | 1131 | 55 higher | 405 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newtown Primary School a government school?
Yes, Newtown Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Newtown Primary School offer?
Newtown Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Newtown Primary School's ICSEA score?
Newtown Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1076, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newtown Primary School?
Newtown Primary School has 193 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newtown Primary School?
The nearest schools to Newtown Primary School are Sacred Heart College (0.5 km), St Joseph's College Geelong (0.7 km), The Geelong College (0.8 km).
Where is Newtown Primary School located?
Newtown Primary School is located in Newtown, VIC 3220. Visit the school website at http://www.newtownps.vic.edu.au.