Braemar College vs Hesket Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braemar College
Woodend · Independent combined · 5-12
1,094 students · ICSEA 1121
Hesket Primary School
Hesket · Government primary · Prep-6
76 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | Braemar College Woodend VIC | Hesket Primary School Hesket VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #265 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,094 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 535 / 559 | 41 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +117% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.3 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Woodend 3442 | Hesket 3442 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.braemar.vic.edu.au | www.hesketps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hesket Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 69.9).
- •Braemar College has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1087), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hesket Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.0).
- •Braemar College is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 76.
- •Hesket Primary School has grown faster over five years (117% vs 10%).
- •Braemar College is a independent school while Hesket 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 Braemar College better than Hesket Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hesket Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 69.9 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 Braemar College and Hesket Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Woodend and Hesket in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braemar College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hesket Primary School has 9.7.
How do Braemar College and Hesket Primary School rank in VIC?
Braemar College is 81st of 239 and Hesket Primary School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.