Newington Primary School
Newington Primary School is a government primary school in Ballarat, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1007, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 278 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Ballarat VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Newington Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Newington Primary School ranks 975th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's College, a Catholic secondary school 0.7 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. Newington Primary School scores 1007, near average.
School zone
Newington 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 Newington Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newington Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ballarat | 0.7 km | 1055 | 48 higher | 1,267 |
| Ballarat Clarendon CollegeIndependent Combined · Ballarat | 0.7 km | 1172 | 165 higher | 1,896 |
| Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Government Primary · Lake Wendouree | 1.2 km | 1095 | 88 higher | 350 |
| Loreto CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ballarat | 1.2 km | 1073 | 66 higher | 948 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat | 1.4 km | 1096 | 89 higher | 249 |
| St Aloysius' SchoolCatholic Primary · Redan | 1.5 km | 1022 | 15 higher | 254 |
| Ballarat High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lake Gardens | 1.8 km | 1016 | 9 higher | 1,461 |
| Ballarat Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Lake Gardens | 1.9 km | 950 | 57 lower | 453 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newington Primary School a government school?
Yes, Newington Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Newington Primary School offer?
Newington Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Newington Primary School's ICSEA score?
Newington Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1007, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newington Primary School?
Newington Primary School has 278 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newington Primary School?
The nearest schools to Newington Primary School are St Patrick's College (0.7 km), Ballarat Clarendon College (0.7 km), Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) (1.2 km).
Where is Newington Primary School located?
Newington Primary School is located in Ballarat, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at https://www.newingtonps.vic.edu.au/.