Berwick Primary School vs Hesket Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 101 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Primary School
Berwick · Government primary · Prep-6
884 students · ICSEA 1087
Hesket Primary School
Hesket · Government primary · Prep-6
76 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | Berwick Primary School Berwick VIC | Hesket Primary School Hesket VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #480 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1292 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 884 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 454 / 430 | 41 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +117% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Hesket 3442 |
| Council area | Casey | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.berwickprimary.vic.edu.au | www.hesketps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hesket Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 66.9).
- •Hesket Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.5).
- •Berwick Primary School is the larger school with 884 students compared with 76.
- •Hesket Primary School has grown faster over five years (117% vs -21%).
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 Berwick Primary School better than Hesket Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hesket Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 66.9 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 Berwick Primary School and Hesket Primary School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Hesket in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berwick Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hesket Primary School has 9.7.
How do Berwick Primary School and Hesket Primary School rank in VIC?
Berwick Primary School is 480th of 1,290 and Hesket Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.