Cambridge Primary School vs Heathdale Christian College
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.
Cambridge Primary School
Hoppers Crossing · Government primary · Prep-6
660 students · ICSEA 1036
Heathdale Christian College
Werribee · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,367 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Cambridge Primary School Hoppers Crossing VIC | Heathdale Christian College Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #923 of 1,290 | #79 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2851 of 4,908 | #251 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 660 | 2,367 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 354 | 1,201 / 1,166 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 203 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 221 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 7.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 176.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 117.1 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cambridgeps.vic.edu.au | www.heathdale.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heathdale Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 47.8).
- •Heathdale Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathdale Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
- •Heathdale Christian College is the larger school with 2,367 students compared with 660.
- •Heathdale Christian College has grown faster over five years (41% vs -31%).
- •Cambridge Primary School is a government school while Heathdale Christian 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 Cambridge Primary School better than Heathdale Christian College?
On the Success Index, Heathdale Christian College ranks higher (70.7 vs 47.8 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 Cambridge Primary School and Heathdale Christian College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hoppers Crossing and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambridge Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heathdale Christian College has 13.4.
How do Cambridge Primary School and Heathdale Christian College rank in VIC?
Cambridge Primary School is 923rd of 1,290 and Heathdale Christian College is 79th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.