Coolaroo South Primary School vs Hume Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coolaroo South Primary School
Coolaroo · Government primary · Prep-6
250 students · ICSEA 930
Hume Valley School
Broadmeadows · Government special · U
380 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Coolaroo South Primary School Coolaroo VIC | Hume Valley School Broadmeadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1098 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3514 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 250 | 380 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 142 | 120 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 65.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 75.4 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Coolaroo 3048 | Broadmeadows 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coolaroosouthps.vic.edu.au/ | www.humevalley.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hume Valley School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hume Valley School has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 10.8).
- •Hume Valley School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 250.
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 Coolaroo South Primary School better than Hume Valley 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 Coolaroo South Primary School and Hume Valley School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Coolaroo and Broadmeadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolaroo South Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hume Valley School has 5.6.
How do Coolaroo South Primary School and Hume Valley School rank in VIC?
Coolaroo South Primary School is 1098th of 1,290 and Hume Valley School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.