Churchill Primary School vs Hazelwood North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill Primary School
Churchill · Government primary · Prep-6
212 students · ICSEA 965
Hazelwood North Primary School
Hazelwood North · Government primary · Prep-6
140 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Churchill Primary School Churchill VIC | Hazelwood North Primary School Hazelwood North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #980 of 1,290 | #991 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3073 of 4,908 | #3109 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 212 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 125 | 62 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Churchill 3842 | Hazelwood North 3840 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.churchillps.vic.edu.au/ | www.haznthps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.1 vs 44.6).
- •Hazelwood North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hazelwood North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.4).
- •Churchill Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 140.
- •Churchill Primary School has grown faster over five years (41% vs -7%).
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 Churchill Primary School better than Hazelwood North Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Churchill Primary School and Hazelwood North Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Churchill and Hazelwood North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Churchill Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hazelwood North Primary School has 12.0.
How do Churchill Primary School and Hazelwood North Primary School rank in VIC?
Churchill Primary School is 980th of 1,290 and Hazelwood North Primary School is 991st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.