Auburn South Primary School vs Scotch College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Scotch College
Hawthorn · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,957 students · ICSEA 1188
| Measure | Auburn South Primary School Hawthorn East VIC | Scotch College Hawthorn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 1,290 | #26 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #211 of 4,908 | #50 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 549 | 1,957 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 296 | 0 / 1,957 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 257 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 256 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 19% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1188 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 214.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 130.7 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Hawthorn 3122 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.auburnsthps.vic.edu.au | www.scotch.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Scotch College scores higher on the Success Index (84.1 vs 79.5).
- •Scotch College has the higher ICSEA (1188 vs 1165), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scotch College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.9).
- •Scotch College is the larger school with 1,957 students compared with 549.
- •Scotch College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -12%).
- •Auburn South Primary School is a government school while Scotch 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 Scotch College?
On the Success Index, Scotch College ranks higher (84.1 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 Scotch College?
About 1.3 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 Scotch College has 9.1.
How do Auburn South Primary School and Scotch College rank in VIC?
Auburn South Primary School is 117th of 1,290 and Scotch College is 26th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.