Academy of Mary Immaculate vs Hester Hornbrook Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 705 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Mary Immaculate
Fitzroy · Catholic high school · 7-12
612 students · ICSEA 1079
Hester Hornbrook Academy
Melbourne · Independent special · 10-12
701 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Academy of Mary Immaculate Fitzroy VIC | Hester Hornbrook Academy Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #332 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 612 | 701 |
| Girls / boys | 612 / 0 | 390 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 120 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +223% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 49.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 125.0 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Fitzroy 3065 | Melbourne 3000 |
| Council area | Yarra | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.academy.vic.edu.au | www.hhacademy.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.0).
- •Hester Hornbrook Academy is the larger school with 701 students compared with 612.
- •Hester Hornbrook Academy has grown faster over five years (223% vs -9%).
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate is a catholic school while Hester Hornbrook Academy is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Academy of Mary Immaculate better than Hester Hornbrook Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy of Mary Immaculate and Hester Hornbrook Academy?
About 705 m in a straight line, between Fitzroy and Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Academy of Mary Immaculate has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hester Hornbrook Academy has 14.0.
How do Academy of Mary Immaculate and Hester Hornbrook Academy rank in VIC?
Academy of Mary Immaculate is 112th of 348 and Hester Hornbrook Academy is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.