Auburn South Primary School vs Hawthorn West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.2 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
Hawthorn West Primary School
Hawthorn · Government primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Auburn South Primary School Hawthorn East VIC | Hawthorn West Primary School Hawthorn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 1,290 | #74 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #211 of 4,908 | #115 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 549 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 296 | 253 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 19% |
| 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.hawthornwestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.7 vs 79.5).
- •Auburn South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •Auburn South Primary School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 454.
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 Hawthorn West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hawthorn West Primary School ranks higher (81.7 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 Hawthorn West Primary School?
About 3.2 km 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 Hawthorn West Primary School has 15.8.
How do Auburn South Primary School and Hawthorn West Primary School rank in VIC?
Auburn South Primary School is 117th of 1,290 and Hawthorn West Primary School is 74th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.