Clonard College vs Hamlyn Banks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clonard College
Herne Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
940 students · ICSEA 1051
Hamlyn Banks Primary School
Hamlyn Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
290 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Clonard College Herne Hill VIC | Hamlyn Banks Primary School Hamlyn Heights VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 348 | #1074 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #370 of 1,472 | #3411 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 940 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 940 / 0 | 143 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 149 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.2 | 26.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.5 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Herne Hill 3218 | Hamlyn Heights 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clonard.vic.edu.au/ | www.hbps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clonard College scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 40.2).
- •Clonard College has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hamlyn Banks Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.0).
- •Clonard College is the larger school with 940 students compared with 290.
- •Clonard College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -22%).
- •Clonard College is a catholic school while Hamlyn Banks 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 Clonard College better than Hamlyn Banks Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clonard College ranks higher (66.3 vs 40.2 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 Clonard College and Hamlyn Banks Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Herne Hill and Hamlyn Heights in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clonard College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hamlyn Banks Primary School has 10.8.
How do Clonard College and Hamlyn Banks Primary School rank in VIC?
Clonard College is 123rd of 348 and Hamlyn Banks Primary School is 1074th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.