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Collingwood College vs Hazel Glen College

A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 26 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCollingwood College
Collingwood VIC
Hazel Glen College
Doreen VIC
Success Index
49
Top 50%
40
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#159 of 239#188 of 239
National rank (type)#682 of 1,259#856 of 1,259
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypeCombinedCombined
Year rangePrep-12Prep-12
Students6912,141
Girls / boys337 / 3541,020 / 1,121
Foundation intake2969
Year 7 cohort55213
Year 12 cohort78170
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
2828
VCE study scores 40+2.6%2.7%
5-year enrolment growth-14%-28%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10221023
ICSEA percentile57th57th
Top SEA quarter23%13%
Bottom SEA quarter31%25%
Students per teacher10.513.2
Teaching staff (FTE)65.5162.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE)35.874.6
Language background other than English50%27%
Indigenous students2%3%
SuburbCollingwood 3066Doreen 3754
Council areaYarraWhittlesea
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitewww.collingwood.vic.edu.auwww.hgc.vic.edu.au/

The verdict

  • •Collingwood College scores higher on the Success Index (48.5 vs 40.3).
  • •Hazel Glen College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Collingwood College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.2).
  • •Hazel Glen College is the larger school with 2,141 students compared with 691.
  • •Collingwood College has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -28%).

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 Collingwood College better than Hazel Glen College?

On the Success Index, Collingwood College ranks higher (48.5 vs 40.3 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 Collingwood College and Hazel Glen College?

About 26 km in a straight line, between Collingwood and Doreen in Victoria.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Collingwood College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hazel Glen College has 13.2.

How do Collingwood College and Hazel Glen College rank in VIC?

Collingwood College is 159th of 239 and Hazel Glen College is 188th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.