Auburn South Primary School vs Bialik College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 300 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn South Primary School
Hawthorn East · Government primary · Prep-6
549 students · ICSEA 1165
Bialik College
Hawthorn · Independent combined · Prep-12
987 students · ICSEA 1164
| Measure | Auburn South Primary School Hawthorn East VIC | Bialik College Hawthorn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 1,290 | #45 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #211 of 4,908 | #112 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 549 | 987 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 296 | 488 / 499 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 100 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 87 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 24.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1164 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 88.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 48.2 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Hawthorn 3122 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.auburnsthps.vic.edu.au | www.bialik.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.5 vs 80.0).
- •Auburn South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bialik College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.9).
- •Bialik College is the larger school with 987 students compared with 549.
- •Bialik College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -12%).
- •Auburn South Primary School is a government school while Bialik College 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 South Primary School better than Bialik College?
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 South Primary School and Bialik College?
About 300 m in a straight line, between Hawthorn East and Hawthorn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn South Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bialik College has 11.2.
How do Auburn South Primary School and Bialik College rank in VIC?
Auburn South Primary School is 117th of 1,290 and Bialik College is 45th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.