Auburn South Primary School vs SEDA College (Victoria)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
SEDA College (Victoria)
Camberwell · Independent high school · 11-12
721 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Auburn South Primary School Hawthorn East VIC | SEDA College (Victoria) Camberwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 1,290 | #168 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #211 of 4,908 | #573 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 549 | 721 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 296 | 251 / 470 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 377 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 42.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 52.2 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Camberwell 3124 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.auburnsthps.vic.edu.au | seda.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Auburn South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 57.4).
- •Auburn South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Auburn South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.9).
- •SEDA College (Victoria) is the larger school with 721 students compared with 549.
- •Auburn South Primary School is a government school while SEDA College (Victoria) 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 SEDA College (Victoria)?
On the Success Index, Auburn South Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 57.4 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 SEDA College (Victoria)?
About 1.5 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 SEDA College (Victoria) has 16.9.
How do Auburn South Primary School and SEDA College (Victoria) rank in VIC?
Auburn South Primary School is 117th of 1,290 and SEDA College (Victoria) is 168th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.