Auburn South Primary School vs Camberwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km 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
Camberwell Primary School
Camberwell · Government primary · Prep-6
552 students · ICSEA 1194
| Measure | Auburn South Primary School Hawthorn East VIC | Camberwell Primary School Camberwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 1,290 | #55 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #211 of 4,908 | #87 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 549 | 552 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 296 | 293 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1194 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 77% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 40.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Camberwell 3124 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.auburnsthps.vic.edu.au | www.camberwellps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Camberwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 79.5).
- •Camberwell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1194 vs 1165), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Camberwell Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.9).
- •Camberwell Primary School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 549.
- •Auburn South Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -18%).
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 Camberwell Primary School?
On the Success Index, Camberwell Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 79.5 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 Auburn South Primary School and Camberwell Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn East and Camberwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn South Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Camberwell Primary School has 13.8.
How do Auburn South Primary School and Camberwell Primary School rank in VIC?
Auburn South Primary School is 117th of 1,290 and Camberwell Primary School is 55th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.