Bialik College vs Camberwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bialik College
Hawthorn · Independent combined · Prep-12
987 students · ICSEA 1164
Camberwell Primary School
Camberwell · Government primary · Prep-6
552 students · ICSEA 1194
| Measure | Bialik College Hawthorn VIC | Camberwell Primary School Camberwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 239 | #55 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #112 of 1,259 | #87 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 987 | 552 |
| Girls / boys | 488 / 499 | 293 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | 100 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 36 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 24.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1194 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 77% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.4 | 40.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.2 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn 3122 | Camberwell 3124 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bialik.vic.edu.au/ | www.camberwellps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Camberwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 80.0).
- •Camberwell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1194 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bialik College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.8).
- •Bialik College is the larger school with 987 students compared with 552.
- •Bialik College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -18%).
- •Bialik College is a independent school while Camberwell Primary School is a government 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 Bialik College better than Camberwell Primary School?
On the Success Index, Camberwell Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 80.0 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 Bialik College and Camberwell Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn and Camberwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bialik College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Camberwell Primary School has 13.8.
How do Bialik College and Camberwell Primary School rank in VIC?
Bialik College is 45th of 239 and Camberwell Primary School is 55th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.