Newlands Primary School
Newlands Primary School is a government primary school in Preston, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1146, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 437 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Preston VIC 3072. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Newlands Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Newlands Primary School ranks 104th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 47 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Raphael's School, a Catholic primary school 0.8 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. Newlands Primary School scores 1146, above average.
School zone
Newlands 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 Newlands Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newlands Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Raphael's SchoolCatholic Primary · Preston West | 0.8 km | 1096 | 50 lower | 287 |
| Reservoir West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Reservoir | 1.0 km | 1068 | 78 lower | 600 |
| Preston West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.2 km | 1135 | 11 lower | 670 |
| Sydney Road Community School-Coburg Teaching UnitGovernment Secondary · Coburg | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Coburg High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Coburg | 1.6 km | 1099 | 47 lower | 1,265 |
| SEDA College (Victoria) - J.E Moore Park CampusIndependent Secondary · Reservoir | 1.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mercy CollegeCatholic Secondary · Coburg | 1.8 km | 1029 | 117 lower | 403 |
| Australian International Academy of EducationIndependent Combined · Coburg | 1.8 km | 1071 | 75 lower | 2,215 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newlands Primary School a government school?
Yes, Newlands Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Newlands Primary School offer?
Newlands Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Newlands Primary School's ICSEA score?
Newlands Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1146, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newlands Primary School?
Newlands Primary School has 437 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newlands Primary School?
The nearest schools to Newlands Primary School are St Raphael's School (0.8 km), Reservoir West Primary School (1.0 km), Preston West Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Newlands Primary School located?
Newlands Primary School is located in Preston, VIC 3072. Visit the school website at http://www.newlandsps.vic.edu.au/.