Alia College vs Camberwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alia College
Hawthorn East · Independent high school · 7-12
96 students · ICSEA 1130
Camberwell Primary School
Camberwell · Government primary · Prep-6
552 students · ICSEA 1194
| Measure | Alia College Hawthorn East VIC | Camberwell Primary School Camberwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 348 | #55 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #19 of 1,472 | #87 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 96 | 552 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 39 | 293 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | – | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1130 | 1194 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 77% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 40.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Camberwell 3124 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alia.vic.edu.au | www.camberwellps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alia College scores higher on the Success Index (84.7 vs 82.8).
- •Camberwell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1194 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alia College has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 13.8).
- •Camberwell Primary School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 96.
- •Alia College has grown faster over five years (41% vs -18%).
- •Alia College is a independent school while Camberwell Primary School is a government 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 Alia College better than Camberwell Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alia College ranks higher (84.7 vs 82.8 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 Alia College and Camberwell Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn East and Camberwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alia College has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Camberwell Primary School has 13.8.
How do Alia College and Camberwell Primary School rank in VIC?
Alia College is 7th of 348 and Camberwell Primary School is 55th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.