Auburn Primary School vs Camberwell Girls Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 835 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Primary School
Hawthorn East · Government primary · Prep-6
381 students · ICSEA 1162
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Canterbury · Independent combined · Prep-12
777 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | Auburn Primary School Hawthorn East VIC | Camberwell Girls Grammar School Canterbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 1,290 | #35 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #114 of 4,908 | #87 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 381 | 777 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 185 | 777 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 96 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 97 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 27.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 89.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 47.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Canterbury 3126 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.auburnps.vic.edu.au | www.cggs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (81.7 vs 81.1).
- •Camberwell Girls Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1162), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Camberwell Girls Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.8).
- •Camberwell Girls Grammar School is the larger school with 777 students compared with 381.
- •Camberwell Girls Grammar School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -14%).
- •Auburn Primary School is a government school while Camberwell Girls Grammar School 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 Auburn Primary School better than Camberwell Girls Grammar School?
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 Auburn Primary School and Camberwell Girls Grammar School?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Hawthorn East and Canterbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Camberwell Girls Grammar School has 8.6.
How do Auburn Primary School and Camberwell Girls Grammar School rank in VIC?
Auburn Primary School is 73rd of 1,290 and Camberwell Girls Grammar School is 35th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.